
Surf Haleiwa’s North Shore breaks with one-on-one coaching
3 Hours
Coaching, Beginner board
Build your skills on a 3-hour surf tour designed for riders with prior experience, with one-on-one instruction and flexible spot selection based on conditions. You’ll do surf checks at local breaks before choosing where to spend your session.
Ages 7+.
Bring water, a snack, a towel, and a wetsuit if you prefer.
Optional board rentals may be available for an extra charge; clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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.
Zack’s knowledge and patience made our group feel very comfortable. We all stood up! Thank you so much
Ellie Crichton
February 19, 2026
Zack’s knowledge and patience made our group feel very comfortable. We all stood up! Thank you so much
Ellie Crichton
February 19, 2026