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Your session includes a soft top surfboard and safety gear (surf helmet). If you’re a first-time rider, you must wear a helmet and use a provided soft top board for your first 3 waves.

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You may bring your own surfboard, but the operator isn’t liable for dings or damage to personal gear. High-performance surfboards, fins, and leashes may be available to rent; ask at check-in for details, including optional board insurance.

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Wave Pool Surf Lesson with a Pro Surfer at Wai Kai

Name: Wave Pool Surf Lesson with a Pro Surfer at Wai Kai
Brand: Wai Kai
Price: 331.03 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (356 reviews)

Refine your surfing with pro coaching and Hawaiian cultural learning

4.3 stars• 356 reviews

Duration

3 hours

Ideal For

4 to 15 people

Includes

Surf session, coaching, gear

Highlights

Join pro surfer Kekoa Cazimero for coaching on Wai Kai's 65-foot wave channel. Build skills at your level while exploring Hawaiian cultural practices and care for the land and sea.

Learn surfing techniques and safety practices from a professional surfer
Explore Hawaiian cultural teachings, including mālama ʻāina, or caring for the land
Ride a wave pool suited to beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers
Review your session with training tips and techniques

Itinerary

#Experience Timeline: Subject to change 1:00pm: Guest Recommended Arrival and Check-In at Guest Services Launch Plaza 1:15pm: Meet and Greet with Kekoa (Surf Operations Room on Wave Deck Level) 1:45pm: Stretching and Warmups (Surfside Wave Deck) 2:00pm: Safety debriefing & Surf Orientation (Surfside Wave Deck) 2:15pm: Surf Session Starts (65ft Wave Channel) 3:00pm: Surf Session Ends/Shower (Surfside Wave Deck) 3:05pm: Session Review with Training Tips and Techniques 3:15pm: End of Experience

What's Included

Meet and greet with Kekoa Cazimero
45-minute surf session
Professional coaching
Soft-top surfboard
Safety gear
Cultural education and session review

Important details

Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in
Ages 10+ only; minimum weight 90 lbs
Complete the activity waiver before arrival
First-time riders must wear the provided helmet and use a soft-top board for their first 3 waves
No outside food or beverages; reusable water bottles are permitted

Cancellation Policy

Third-party bookings must follow the purchasing site's cancellation and refund rules.

Product ID: DMF22A

FAQs

Join if you’re age 10+ and at least 90 lbs.

Have basic swimming skills, feel comfortable in turbulent water, and be able to hold your breath underwater for at least 10 seconds.

Bring swimwear and a towel. Use reef-safe sunscreen. Bring a reusable water bottle (water refill stations are available). Leave outside food and beverages at home.

Review summary

4.3

Very Good

356 reviewsGoogle Maps

This venue combines a wave pool, floating obstacle courses, and The Lookout restaurant into one waterfront destination on Oahu's west side. The food consistently earns praise, particularly the mochiko chicken, ribeye, and surprisingly generous kids' portions. Servers get called out frequently for being friendly and accommodating, with military discounts available and a relaxed atmosphere where families can linger for hours without feeling rushed. The Thursday night market scene has become a local favorite, with happy hour overlooking the wave pool followed by food trucks and live music on the lawn. The aqua courses appeal to different age groups, from little ones on the baby side to teens tackling the elevated obstacles at Aquapeakz. A three-hour session seems to be the sweet spot for most visitors. There are some concerns worth noting about cleanliness around the floating structures and occasional billing confusion at checkout, so double-check your totals and discount applications. The venue hosts special events, though policies can be restrictive. Overall, it's a solid option for families looking for something different to do, especially if you combine the water activities with a meal at The Lookout for the full experience.

What people are saying

Wai Kai surf experience was super fun

Jon

October 25, 2026

Wai Kai surf experience was super fun

Jon

October 25, 2026

Meeting details

Guest Services at The Launch inside Sessions Retail Shop, 91-1621 Keoneula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Experience provided by Wai Kai

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No hidden fees
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A real concierge team
Questions, changes or special requests? Our concierge team sorts it out with the operator for you.
Flexible cancellation
Most experiences refund in full when you cancel within the cancellation window.