GENERAL
We are a mobile Oahu company – bookings must be made in advance by phone or online. After booking, all the information on where to meet, what to bring, etc will be sent via email. We are a surf lessons Oahu specialized company.
Refund policy: Full refund for our surfing classes in Hawaii with 48 hours’ notice for cancellation OR rescheduling. We are a small company and book up quickly. When bookings are made, we close those lesson times for others. Please respect our cancellation or rescheduling policy – it is very difficult to refill a spot with less than 48 hours’ notice. We are more than happy to refund or reschedule either morning, midday, or sunset surfing lessons with 48 hours’ notice. 🙂
Our surf lessons Oahu still happen in the rain – because we will be getting wet anyway. 🙂 We do not go out in unsafe surf conditions Waikiki Beach seldom encounters. Unsafe surf conditions in Waikiki are determined by Gone Surfing Hawaii; classes are 100% refundable.
Full refund with 48 hours’ notice for cancellation OR rescheduling of your class or Oahu day tour. Bad weather cancellation by Gone Surfing Hawaii is 100% refundable. ( Please note: we do go out in the rain 🙂 – but not in unsafe surf conditions Waikiki beach seldom sees)
Yes! If you would like a photographer, please request one in advance. We do not send a photographer with every lesson, but are more than happy to schedule one upon request. Photo option is not included in the lesson price. You will be charged for photos after the delivery of your Waikiki, Hawaii surfing lesson images.
It’s not often that people feel sea sick during our surfing Waikiki lessons. If you do think you might get sick, and you normally take a non sea sick pill/ remedy, please make sure that it is a non drowsy medicine/remedy.
The temperature is roughly around 74 degrees during most of the year — a couple degrees colder in the winter.
Yes, you will all be surfing together. However, for safety reasons, we require children under the age of 13 to be reserved for private lessons. Other family members may be booked as a semi-private lesson, but all will be surfing in the same area.
Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen. Make sure to put sunscreen on the back of your legs and face; your arms will be protected by the rash guard.
It all depends on the terrain.
REQUIREMENTS
For surfing lessons, you must be five (5) years or older. Children under the age of 13 are required to take private, one-on-one Waikiki beach surfing lessons. There are no age restrictions for canoe rides. All ages are welcome.
Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen. Make sure to put sunscreen on the back of your legs and face; your arms will be protected by the rash guard.
a) no, it will accentuate your curves/ muscles b) Yes, but its the rash guards fault c) rash guards don’t make you, you make the rash guards;)
You will need to show up for your surfing Waikiki lesson 5 minutes before start time.
Yes. While surfing, you will be attached to the surfboard by a leash, but you need to be an ‘ok’ swimmer.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Absolutely! We’ve taken people of all ages and ability levels out to learn to surf.
Gone Surfing Hawaii specializes in personalized lessons for absolute beginners on Waikiki Beach – the best place to learn to surf in Hawaii.
Yes. Contact us at info@gonesurfinghawaii.com with your experience and board preference and we will locate the best spot for you.
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LESSON TIMES
We are a mobile Oahu company – bookings must be made in advance by phone or online. After booking, all the information on where to meet, what to bring, etc will be sent via email. We are a surf lessons Oahu specialized company.
Refund policy: Full refund for our surfing classes in Hawaii with 48 hours’ notice for cancellation OR rescheduling. We are a small company and book up quickly. When bookings are made, we close those lesson times for others. Please respect our cancellation or rescheduling policy – it is very difficult to refill a spot with less than 48 hours’ notice. We are more than happy to refund or reschedule either morning, midday, or sunset surfing lessons with 48 hours’ notice. 🙂
Our surf lessons Oahu still happen in the rain – because we will be getting wet anyway. 🙂 We do not go out in unsafe surf conditions Waikiki Beach seldom encounters. Unsafe surf conditions in Waikiki are determined by Gone Surfing Hawaii; classes are 100% refundable.
Full refund with 48 hours’ notice for cancellation OR rescheduling of your class or Oahu day tour. Bad weather cancellation by Gone Surfing Hawaii is 100% refundable. ( Please note: we do go out in the rain 🙂 – but not in unsafe surf conditions Waikiki beach seldom sees)
Yes! If you would like a photographer, please request one in advance. We do not send a photographer with every lesson, but are more than happy to schedule one upon request. Photo option is not included in the lesson price. You will be charged for photos after the delivery of your Waikiki, Hawaii surfing lesson images.
Yes. For those unable to surf with the lesson times given, we offer sunset surfing lessons. Sunset surfing prices differ from regular lesson times. Earlier times for surfing classes in Hawaii may be available upon request at an additional cost.
You will need to show up for your surfing Waikiki lesson 5 minutes before start time.
LOCATION
To find us, please refer to the meeting location given in the confirmation email. We are not permitted by the State of Hawaii to post signs/ flags/ banners on the beach. If everyone did this- it would take away from the natural beauty of our island 🙂 – we completely agree and comply with this policy.
We are a mobile Oahu company – bookings must be made in advance by phone or online. After booking, all the information on where to meet, what to bring, etc will be sent via email. We are a surf lessons Oahu specialized company.
Most lessons will be held at “Pops” in Waikiki. It is a long rolling break, perfect for beginners and away from the crowds. Depending on your hotel, we will set up a meeting place easiest for you.
All canoe rides will be taken out at the world famous break “Canoes” in the heart of Waikiki. Canoe rides are carried out by our partner company, COMPANY NAME, but can be booked through us.
Yes. Contact us at info@gonesurfinghawaii.com with your experience and board preference and we will locate the best spot for you.
PAYMENT
You may charge your hotel if staying at the beautiful Halekulani, The Kahala, or Trump International Waikiki.
You do not need to purchase reservations solely through PayPal. Cash, credit card, and checks are accepted, but transactions must be done at time of booking.