Surf With The Pros

Hans was fantastic with our teenage boys! He was specific and clear in his instruction and encouraging in his correction to help them be successful right out of the gate.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Kona Town Surf! Our instructor, Zal, was incredibly patient, helpful, and had such a fun, positive personality. My 17-year-old daughter and I had the time of our lives. We had always dreamed of learning to surf while visiting Hawaii, and thanks to Zal, that dream became a reality. He made us feel comfortable, encouraged us every step of the way, and helped us successfully get up on the board. The entire experience was exciting, memorable, and so much fun from start to finish. If you’ve ever thought about trying surfing, do it! You will not regret it. Kona Town Surf made this one of the highlights of our trip, and it’s a memory my daughter and I will cherish forever. Mahalo, Zal, for an unforgettable adventure!

We had family visiting our Hawaii Home, we booked lessons for an adult and two children. The team a Kona Town Surf were great from booking, through directions and the lessons. All of our future surfers got up and rode waves, making it a special time for mainlanders.

Beaches were closed due to storm. The guides homeless looking van was there, but he was a no show. No message to cancel either.

The service was 5star! Just no waves, they did ask if we wanted to reschedule but since it was our kids 1st time we figured get out there and see what happens.

What an amazing time learning to surf. Great group and they made it fun. The cove is really nice. Only complaint is it was busier than i would have liked but otherwise 1005 would do it again

Charles was a great surf instructor when it came to instruction on the water. He had a mellow demeanor and was great and walking us through the basics slowly and having the chance to apply them one at a time. Definitely a lesson that you will leave feeling like you can put into practice long after the class.

Thank you Milo for an awesome surf lesson. My daughter and I came with no experience and caught some pretty radical waves.🌊 10 out of 10 it is a must do if you’re in Hawaii!

Hans was the instructor for our kids group lesson and was very good at verbally instructing them on what to expect and do.

Great instructors chill vibes and great waves n fun! Great time for my friends and I Excellent overall experience here in hawaii

Kona Town Surf Adventures was great. Easy to find and good beginner waves. Hanz was wonderful with my children (14 and 11) and they loved learning to surf!

My boys had a blast surfing with Joe. It was their first time surfing and they loved it. Thanks for a great experience. 🏄‍♂️

My teenage daughter wanted to go surfing for her graduation from high school gift. Charles did a great job with both of us. We had a great day in the water. Surfing with my daughter in Hawaii was her dream come true.

We booked a semi-private lesson for the four of us. The parking lot was full but was able to find close street parking. We met our two instructors (Toby and Julian). Toby gave us the safety information regarding the current, the flow of surf traffic, the important ‘how-tos’, and a lesson on what to physically do. The booties that they have for you are solid (I’m now looking for them everywhere locally). We had our own rash guards. They helped us into the water. After that, it was magical! The temperature of the water, the blue sky and sun could not have been better! Toby and Julian, would push the board and instruct to paddle then pop-up. The kids were both successful popping up! There is a photographer there capturing all the photos of those that make it up to standing. We’ve already downloaded those purchases. Thank you! It was a really great experience and fantastic memories were made!

Hanz was a great instructor. He took our group of four out for our first surfing lesson and had a great time! My son got up pretty quickly and had a number of good rides. His fiancé kept at it and with encouragement from Hanz, she was able to ‘pop up’ and experience surfing for a bit. My daughter, the athlete of the family was able to get comfortable on the board and had some good looking rides. Me, the old man, not so much. I gave it the ‘college try’ but couldn’t do better than half a pop! Didn’t matter, we all had a blast on a beautiful day in Kona in the water. I highly recommend Hanz for his supportive approach and overall effort to make sure we all had fun.

We had a great time with Kona Town Surf Adventures! They were a pretty chill operation and had everything handled and ready to go. Easy to find and Milo gave great instructions. We did a semi-private lesson for 2 people which was a great option for more personal instruction and more waves to catch!

It was hard to find the right spot where it started. Everything else was fine. The teacher really made sure that we got a good experience and some waves to surf.

Our mistake was booking a 2pm surf lesson for two, only to find out later that there were no waves. Even though our instructor was aware that other schools had canceled their afternoon lessons due to the conditions, no one informed us before we booked. Our instructor did their best to make the lesson worthwhile, but unfortunately, there were no waves at all. They even mentioned that they would notify the next group about the conditions to give them the option to cancel, something we weren’t given. I’ve tried reaching out to the school for at least a partial refund, calling four times throughout the day and leaving a voicemail, but I haven’t received any response. I hope future customers are informed of the conditions beforehand so they have a chance to cancel and avoid the same disappointment we experienced.

We had an amazing snorkeling adventure with Kona Town Surf Adventures! The entire experience was well-organized and unforgettable. Special thanks to Nichole for her exceptional care and attention, making sure my kids had the experience of their lives. Highly recommend!

My grandchildren loved it, the staff were great and patient with them. They all stood up for a few waves! Got great pictures.

Our instructor was wonderful, he got us going on as many waves as possible and was very efficient with our time! He was very intelligent and a great teacher. Any questions we had he was able to answer.

Our surfing instructor, Hauns, was so patience with us. This was our first time to surf. I would recommend doing this while you’re in Hawaii.

Our group of 4, ranging in age from 31 to 60 had a great time learning to surf in Hawaii! Special shout out to our instructor Ali, for her patience and guidance. She made it very easy to “ride the waves”. Ask for her!

We had an absolutely amazing time during our surf lesson here! The instructors Brady and Thomas were patient, encouraging, and fun; they helped us learn quickly and we all caught some waves! The environment is so fun and welcoming, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Throughout the lesson there is a photographer taking pictures of everyone that are posted onto a website for viewing and purchase after the lesson, which all came out great! Thank you to everyone at Kona Surf Adventures for an unforgettable experience. 10/10 recommend!

I'll start off by saying that all of our kids had a great time and all were able to surf successfully. That said, we were a little taken aback by the age of the instructors. The website said 'professionals' which I would define as an experienced instructor, but we ended up with two teenagers, who were younger than our kids. Probably along the same lines, it was also disorganized. It got a late start and I think it ended early, but I also don't believe there was a hard stop specified, so that may be on me.

We wanted to try surfing and booked this through TripAdvisor. As for many outings in Hawaii, we met them at a white van on the roadside near a beach south of Kona. The actual name of the organization isn't Surf with the Pros but Kona Town Surf Adventures so it was a bit confusing to find them since that's what our confirmation from TA read. Our instructors were very patient and helpful. The fitted us in booties, rash guards and reef-safe sunscreen. We had a small group of 5 people; however, there were many other groups on the water that day so there was sometimes a traffic jam of surfers waiting to catch a wave. Each of us caught about 3 rides (the surf wasn't breaking much that day.) Nevertheless, at the end our arms were very tired even though we are in good shape!

Taj was kind, and informative. He was concerned with our safety and the we had a great experience. The activity is 2 hours. The safety briefing was 5 minutes. Instruction was much appreciated. We didn't last the 2 hours because we were exhausted. Taj gave us the option to rest and go back out. He paddles at twice our speed! We learned so much from Taj! He and other surfers have our respect.

Fun time getting the basics down and catching our first wave. The instructor showed us a good time, he had great tips and was very supportive. We would definitely surf again with him. We get why everyone enjoys it so much, wish we could surf more often.

They were super friendly and helpful, had a wicked time. Felt safe and comfortable in a zero stress environment. For my first time ever on a surf board it was an awesome experience. 10/10

Incredible experience, super kind and funny instructors and clear instructions! Teagan was so sweet and amazing! I was able to get onto my feet woohoo! Would recommend this company.

This semi-private lesson was a waste of money. The conditions were terrible, but as beginners, we could have used the time to learn the basics. Our "instructor" was in high school and had not teaching skills whatsoever. He basically phoned in the lesson. He gave some land instruction on how to stand, etc. and then took us out in the water and basically hung out and watched us struggle. We subsequently took a lesson at our hotel and the instructor had us take turns and he pulled us 0ut and coached us on our technique. Unlike Kona Town Surf, it was well worth the money.

We had a great experience with the surf lesson with Keala. We had never dieted before and he was patient and able to get all 4 of us up in waves very quickly. Conveniently located right by the beach. Highly recommend!

Jonah was great. Very patient and encouraging. He made things fun. Two hours was definitely enough for first time surfing.

My sister and I did a group surf with Kona Town Surf and it was amazing! We’d never surfed before and we were able to get up more than once on our boards by the end of the lesson. You do need to be a confident swimmer to try surfing, there is a lot of paddling involved. But, the instructors are very supportive, knowledgeable, and made you feel comfortable on the waves. I highly recommend this group.

Great time!! My friend and I took a lesson from Zion while our wives watched from the beach. (The beach isn’t too sandy, moreso gravel) Zion was great! We picked it up pretty quickly…wish there were a few bigger waves, but they can’t really control that part. Fun experience!

This was mine and my friends first surf lesson ever and it couldn't have been more fun. Our instructor Victor was absolutely amazing. He made sure that we had all the safety instructions down and had the basics before we even went into the water. He had us go over the motions a couple times before taking us into the ocean. Once we got out to the swells we got started and it was tons of fun. We even managed to stand up a few times. Victor was always quick to praise us for a job well done but also to instruct us on what could be improved. It was a great day in the sun and on the water. Would definitely go surfing again. Highly recommend this company.

Booked from the mainland with no ideas but they did not disappoint. This family affair was truly welcoming and treated us like Ohana from the start. What an experience for our family and friends.

I had an awesome time in my 2 hour lesson with Brady and Matt - they made the experience so fun, and as a first-time surfer I even got up on the board a couple of times! Highly recommend

I loved surfing with this company because they were very welcoming to new surfers and really taught us how to surf while also being fun and friendly. Would 100% recommend this company.

Great instruction from Victor. Participated in a group lesson. I had never surfed before but Victor had me on my first waves in short order. I’d recommend to anyone.

The coach, Tosh, didn’t provide explicit instruction or encouragement. Needed more interactive approach to give first time surfers a more positive experience.

Super nice instructor. Easy to learn waves. Our kids (ages 9 and 14) had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.

OMG, what a wonderful morning we had with Max, Tosh, and Isaiah learning to surf. Our 2 families visit the Big Island every spring break, and look forward to finding a new adventure to add to the memories. Surf lessons with Kona Town Surf Adventures has to be one of the most fun mornings we have had in our many years of Hawaii vacations. Not only were the guys friendly, encouraging, and fun, but they gave our teens a ton of confidence. At the end of the 2 hours, we were catching our own waves, laughing and talking about going out again during our time this year on island. Thanks for such a great start to our surfing careers!

THE BEST surf instruction and experience with HUDSON. Make sure you ask for Hudson and if he’s not there ask where he is. Make sure to tip instructors personally and not through online. Hudson is your classic surfer dude which made it so fun. Your arms get a workout!

Hudson and Asher did a great job teaching us how to surf and helping us catch waves! It was one of the best experiences on the island.

My husband and 2 teenage children took a 2-hour lesson (first time surfing) and had such a great time. The waves at Kahalu’u Beach were perfect for beginners, & the instructors were knowledgeable and fun. They were provided with boards, rash guards, and shoes. Short lesson on the sand and then spent most of the time in the ocean. We definitely recommend them!

Tegan was a great instructor! My kids had lots of fun and learned a lot. They were able to get up and surf on their first lesson.

Alex and Isaiah took my two kids and me out for a fun morning of surfing. Waves died down toward the end (can't exactly blame them). They did a great job of making sure we caught as many waves as possible

This was by far one of our favorite activities we did in Kona. Our instructors were Alex and Elias and they were so fun to learn surfing from! None of us have ever surfed before and they made the learning process so easy. We had 4 people in our group total. You start with a short lesson on land and then move into the water pretty quickly. We went on a Saturday so their were other people surfing and other groups learning so it was a bit crowded but we never felt like we weren't able to learn. They gave us snacks after and recommend a ton of restaurants that we ate at the rest of the week. Thanks everyone for the awesome time! Sam, Hunter, Kyle and Hannah