
Refine your surf skills with one-on-one coaching at North Shore breaks
3 hours
Surf instruction, gear
Explore North Shore surf breaks with one-on-one instruction tailored to conditions and your experience. Start with local surf checks before spending time surfing one or more locations.
Free cancellation with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: JY43KY
This tour is recommended if you already have surf experience and want to improve your skills. Beginners can join and will use a standard soft-top beginner board.
Bring your own equipment if you are an intermediate to advanced surfer. Mid-length boards are welcome, and you can surf a shortboard or longboard.
Optional boards may be available through a local surf shop for an extra charge. Clarify the exact amount with Greetwell before booking.
Chuns Reef Beach, Haleiwa, HI, 96712
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.
Our family had a great 1.5 hour surf lesson with James and Kane this morning. They were patient with our 8 and 10 year olds and we all surfed many (small) waves successfully. Everything felt safe, and communication from the booking to the lesson was easy. Would gladly do another surfing lesson with this group when we come back next!
Erica Trittschuh
August 9, 2026
Our family had a great 1.5 hour surf lesson with James and Kane this morning. They were patient with our 8 and 10 year olds and we all surfed many (small) waves successfully. Everything felt safe, and communication from the booking to the lesson was easy. Would gladly do another surfing lesson with this group when we come back next!
Erica Trittschuh
August 9, 2026
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