We start at the mouth of the Anahulu river near Haleiwa Harbor and travel upstream. The Anahulu River feeds into Waialua Bay from the Koolau Range, and the mix of fresh and saltwater creates brackish hues know for its solitude and frequent turtle sightings. The river’s current is so slight that it makes for a nearly effortless outing. A journey to the river’s end takes about 60 minutes, where turns into a tranquil mountain stream. There, paddlers can turn right back around and follow the gentle current back to Waialua Bay. In the Bay, students who want to can try riding the small waves that are usually breaking over a safe sand bar.
My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Carol! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We also saw several honū in the river!
Had a blast. We knew how to paddle board but learned some new techniques. It was nice to have a guide to help us along our adventure
Aimee took me to a calm river by the north shore. We got to see turtles sleeping on the side. It was very calm and relaxing tour. This is good for anyone new to paddle board. Aimee gave me lots of recommendations in Oahu island.
Our daughter had a 2-hour private lesson with Aimee. She was fantastic! Our daughter had taken a 3-hour lesson in California in June with a group, but the time was split between everyone. Since she caught on so quickly, this time we did a private so she could advance more quickly. Aimee was so easy to work with - taught her how to read waves and all the other things she needs to know to confidently surf on her own now. Highly, highly recommend North Shore Surf Girls!
So much fun!! Our teacher was super nice and out-going! Made paddle board fun and easy to learn! She made sure we were all safe all the time and gave us tips. We even saw some turtles while she was saving some birds. She was so lovely! Definitely recommend!
My best friend & I booked a great tour with this company! The owner was so pleasant & informative and our guide Kaya was wonderful. Little did we know that she’s a competitive surfer who masters 30-40 foot waves! I had paddle boarded before but my friend was a beginner. Kaya was patient & walked her through each step. We met other locals, saw gorgeous plant life up the river, and saw so many turtles, young & old. I highly recommend this tour to experience the locals, their passion for island life and the turtles. Bring reef/fish safe sunscreen that is healthy for sea life. Then go get a well deserved açaí bowl at Bonzeye nearby. A perfect day in the north shore!
Great communication and affordable pricing. Carol and Josh were friendly and kind, patient and encouraging, and they made it a comfortable and enjoyable experience for my inexperienced teenagers.
Our family had such a great time! Charlotte, our guide was so patient with us and accommodating with our lack of paddleboarding experience. We had such an amazing experience that we will never forget!
Carol is such an expert at what she does! I learned so much in the first hour that I was coached by her. I felt comfortable, safe, and by the end of the lesson I was able to get up on a few waves on my own!! Definitely recommend North Shore Surf Girls!
Beautiful river paddle. Great for beginners. Lots of sea turtles. Our instructor, Charlotte, was awesome!
The North Shore Surf Girls are the best! They communicate well, are very helpful from the start to finish. They explain everything to you before you even get in the water which made me feel very comfortable. When we get out there they made me understand what was going to happen before it was going to happen so I didn’t have any surprises. After they would help me to catch a wave they would always give me great feedback on what I did right and what I needed to work on. I felt a little scared at first but the way that the North Shore Surf girls are so kind that the whole experience was amazing. I definitely recommend the North Shore Surf Girls if you’re going to take a surf lesson out on the North Shore of Oahu.
Such a blast for our Bachelorette Party!! Aimee was absolutely amazing and made it so fun and enjoyable!!
A great getaway from noisy beach, it’s a fun and exhilarating experience with nature, pedaling along the river that runs to the sea. Paige was our beautiful, friendly and cheerful guide/instructor who helped us stand up pedaling in no time. Had a great time. Pay attention to transport because it’s on your own.
Charlotte was our instructor/tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were not experienced in paddle boarding and weren’t able to stand up at all prior to this experience. Her instructions were clear and easy, which helped us get on the board quick. We started on our knees for 2-3 minutes and then practiced balancing ourselves on the center of the board while taking the river tour. It is a fantastic experience for anyone that isn’t familiar with paddle boarding or that may require some instruction to get the hang of it. The allotted time is excellent for both practicing and touring. It is worth every penny!
This was a perfect activity for us moms (and grandma) while the dads and kids got surf lessons. Our instructor was kind and patient and made sure grandma didn’t fall behind. We had a good time! Thank you from Canada! 🇨🇦
My husband and I had a confidence-building day learning how to surf. Lily, Amy, and Josh explained all the steps ahead of time very thoroughly. As we surfed, their coaching was encouraging and fun. We both had a blast! Thank you, Amy, Lily, and Josh for our surfing success. We highly recommend North Shore Surf Girls!
None of us had paddle boarded before and Charlotte was a great instructor. She was patient and knowledgeable, took pictures for us and made sure we were safe. Our family of 5 would highly recommend this low key adventure. *Parking is a bit challenging so make sure to arrive early:)
We had a lovely experience. The river was gorgeous and our guide, Carol, the founder of north shore surf girls, was super sweet and great to spend the morning with. We had an amazing time just leisurely paddling up the river and enjoying the late morning breeze. Also saw a bunch of sea turtles! Would absolutely do it again and recommend to friends and family.
Great for beginners & saw turtles during our tour! Our tour guide was so sweet & made sure the whole family kept up.
We had a good time. A decent upper body and core workout. And no one fell off their boards, so that was a plus.
Charlotte was amazing, we had a really fun time paddle boarding with her. She was extremely sweet and very understanding. Definitely recommend this activity.
This was our first time doing SUP, great company to go with. Carole was very helpful and accommodating in setting up and arranging our lesson. She arranged to have Braden as our instructor for the lesson. He was very patient and extremely helpful and encouraging throughout. Very polite, respectful and knowledgeable. A great instructor for our first lesson. Will definitely recommend the North Shore Surf Girls team We hope to come back Terry and Lynn
I booked a private paddle board lessons with the NS Surf Girls and loved it. My instructor, Lai met me at the Haleiwa Boat Harbor and took me up a river located just to the north of the harbor. Her instruction was spot on and very useful, especially for a firs timer. We saw sea turtles and let the wind blow us back to the starting point on the way home. Over all it was fun and very relaxing. Next I'm going to try the surfing lessons.
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