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    Kids Tandem Surf Lesson in Haleiwa

    Tandem surf lesson for kids with instructor on the same board

    5.0 stars• 169 reviews
    From$221/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 1/2 Hours

    Includes

    Surfboard, rash guard, leash

    Highlights

    Share a surfboard with an instructor and build your child’s confidence in the waves. You start with a land lesson and safety briefing, then head out for assisted paddling and wave riding.

    • Learn tandem basics with an instructor riding on the same board
    • Start with a land lesson and safety briefing before you surf
    • Practice paddling out and catching waves with hands-on support
    • Ride together as a team to help with standing up and balance
    • Join even with no previous surfing experience

    What's Included

    • Surf instruction
    • Land lesson
    • Safety briefing
    • Rash guard
    • Leash
    • Softtop or epoxy surfboard
    • Lifejacket

    Things to know

    Recommended for ages 2–8. Total duration is 1.5 hours.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, a towel, snacks, and water.

    Yes. Make sure every participant signs the waiver before the lesson.

    No. You can join with no previous experience.

    Meeting details

    Please proceed to the parking area using directions [click here](https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Shore+Ohana+School+of+Surfing/@21.4877709,-158.1689027,10.13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x7c00597842e95f29:0x81a71b52c7842bf9!8m2!3d21.6015599!4d-158.1046557!16s%2Fg%2F11vbyq3vtl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) and check in with your surf instructor.

    Experience provided by North Shore Ohana School of Surfing
    Experience provided by North Shore Ohana School of Surfing

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
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    With a perfect track record across reviews, this North Shore surf school consistently delivers for first-timers and families looking to learn. Instructors like Zack, Mitch, Kane, and Maikai get frequent shoutouts for being patient, encouraging, and genuinely skilled at getting beginners standing up on waves. Multiple families mention even young kids (as young as 7-8 years old) successfully catching waves and having the time of their lives. The booking process is straightforward, and instructors adjust to conditions and schedules when needed. What really stands out is how personalized the experience feels despite often teaching groups. Instructors provide strong physical support in the water, give clear beach lessons without wasting time, and seem to genuinely care about making everyone comfortable. Several nervous beginners mention feeling at ease quickly. The team also shares local recommendations and clearly knows the North Shore breaks well, choosing locations based on conditions and skill levels. If you're hoping to learn surfing in Hawaii, this crew makes it happen.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Zack’s knowledge and patience made our group feel very comfortable. We all stood up! Thank you so much

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    Ellie Crichton

    February 19, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Zack’s knowledge and patience made our group feel very comfortable. We all stood up! Thank you so much

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    Ellie Crichton

    February 19, 2026

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