Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

Experience was a must have for people travelling to Hawaii! My partner had little surfing experience and I had one but we were able to both have a great time and catch some waves. Cole was a great instructor who was patient with attention to detail.

Super fun private surf lesson at stoke drift surf school. Instructor Kiai was awesome super fun dude to spend the morning with learning to surf. Made learning easy and fun and we both caught a ton of waves. The photos taken were great too. Awesome experience, totally worth it and highly recommended.

Great family surf lesson for myself & 3 kids with Chaz and Kaden. They were calm and professional throughout and made us all feel at ease. The kids managed to catch some great waves and we loved the photos taken by the stoke drift team. Would definitely recommend this experience!

My 9 & 11 year old had the BEST time learning to surf! The instructors were so friendly and patient with them. Both were able to get up on their boards and ride waves in no time with no previous surfing experience. The kids can’t wait to do it again!

Great experience! Really loved this surf school! Chaz and Eric were great! They have a photographer that went out with them and got great shots of this fun experience!

My daughter has wanted to take a surf lesson for ages and we finally did it. The paddling is hard work, the ocean is salty and you’ll fall a lot, but once you catch a wave, you’ll realize it’s worth it. The instructor was helpful, super encouraging and kind. There is a photo package available to view before buying. Compared to other photos for sale, I felt like the pictures were much cooler. If you are looking for an active beach activity, I definitely recommend stoke-drift.

Best group of folks to teach anyone how to surf! So kind and pleasant to be around! Didn’t feel like a customer, it felt more like hanging out with friends! No disrespect to the others, lol, but CHAZ IS THE BEST! Our daughter is hooked after one day with Chaz! He made the day an experience to remember! And get the new black tee with green logo! See you in the water! Mahalo and Aloha!

The experience is really smooth. The trainer is really helpful and friendly, he explained everything well, I stood up in my first try. The photo is also wonderful

Nice and friendly people teaching you how to surf. Very patient. They made it fun and never gave up on you.

We had a wonderful time! Our instructors Dane and Keith were absolutely amazing. They were so patient and friendly to talk to. They genuinely want you to do well. It is a far paddle to the waves but it is worth it! Calm waves and shallow waters.

It was so fun! The shop is easy to find. Check in process was also straightforward and they have lockers for your stuff. They have a pro photographer who comes out to take photos of you so no need to bring your phone, which is one less thing to think about while on vacation. My surf instructors were Cody and Taylor and they were amazing! Their instructions were great and they were so friendly. The hardest part of surfing was paddling out to the waves from the shore and also back each time after you catch a wave and want to catch another, but the instructors come out to help you so you can just focus on having fun!!

My daughter and I went surfing for our first time with Cole and Chaz at Stoke Drift. We had an amazing time and both of us got up and rode multiple waves during our surf lesson. Cole and Chaz were knowledgeable and fun to learn from. Everything was low pressure and fun. They even took pictures of us surfing with Diamond Head in the background. Awesome time. Definitely recommend Cole, Chaz and Stoke Drift.

Nate G and Kierran W were fantastic instructors for our Waikiki surf lesson. As complete beginners, my daughters and I felt supported the entire time and we were thrilled that each of us managed to ride a few waves. The spot was easy to get to, and the lesson was well-paced and fun. A great experience from start to finish.

Everything is provided and there are lockers to store your items. The instructors are great and there is a photographer with the group capturing amazing photos to purchase afterwards. My daughters loved this experience- first time surfing!

Our instructor Ethan was capable, calm and confident. He made our 90-minute session fun. Would highly recommend for a two- person lesson.

We came here for my daughter’s sixteenth birthday! We had Nate as our instructor and he made sure our experience was both safe and fun. 10/10 would recommend this surf school!

Skylar was a great teacher! Our family is comfortable on the water but have never surfed before and he was able to teach us all to get up and ride a couple waves or more! Was easily one of most enjoyable experiences we had not only on the island but as a family ever.

We were a group of 8 of mostly beginner surfers. All of the instructors were very helpful and encouraging.

We enjoyed our experience. Chaz was kind, knowledgeable and his experience with beginners showed. He did an excellent job with the instructions. The entire staff was helpful and assisted in any way possible.

We did this as a family trip with adult kids. Everyone had a great time even though most had very little surfing experience. Every got up easily and enjoyed the warm Hawaii waters.

The guys were awesome! Super helpful and very attentive to my children. It was the highlight of their trip! - the Rasmussens

This was a great experience for my son. He is 17 and this was his first attempt at surfing. His instructor Justice was great with him. Gave him very good instruction and got him up and riding the board quickly! Justice was very professional, friendly and a wonderful instructor. We will definitely come back and would recommend this surfing lesson to everyone.

We had a wonderful experience with Keith and Trey. They were kind with our kids and made them feel very safe.

It was an incredible experience being on the water. My husband and I have injury’s from old age and Cole was awesome and accommodated us. He was so cool and understanding! Will definitely be back! 😊

This place was fantastic. Dane & Leah were spot-on I can safely say that they made the best highlight of my 9 days in O'ahu! Mahalo

My sister and I did a surf lesson, and had such a great time. Eric showed us the basics on land than we paddled out with Eric and Chaz ! We had such an awesome experience! Both Eric and Chaz were very positive and guided us to very successful rides ! Their knowledge and experiences in the waters was invaluable both we our big cheerleaders and incredible teachers! Highly recommend 10/10 !!

Joey & Justice were really patient with our group. They got us into a lot of waves. It was an incredible experience for our family. I would highly recommend taking a lesson. Super fun!!!!

I came to this facility because most only allowed semi private lessons or group or if it was private lessons, they cost almost 200 per person. I could get 3 of us in for a private lesson at 123$ each which was less than the others. None of us had surfed before. We met Trey and Keith, they were excellent and supportative. I had such a great time. I wanted it do it again. I got up a little and Im almost 60 yrs old. If I can do it you can too.. If I lived here Id be taking lessons every day. Im sorry our time ended. I believe Maggie took pictures and she was fantastic at capturing moments and memories. I waited a day called to book another session and didn't get a call back, this was disappointing, but over all this was the most fun I had. You won't come out pfo, but they will teach you what you need to practice if you want that to be your goal. I at least have the basics and hope to ride a wave with you guys when I come back. Linda, Cam, Jeff

Dane and Ethan did a great job with our family. We managed to get up and surfing within a short amount of time and really had an enjoyable experience. We also got great photographs, which we weren't expecting.

Hands down the best experience of our trip to Honolulu! Justice is an amazing instructor (and I’ve been a teacher for over 20 years). He is patient, encouraging, and specific with his instructions and feedback. Two middle aged adults and two teenagers all succeeded at least once before the end of the lesson. Our teen boys went back the next day and were able to surf on their own because of Justice’s stellar teaching! Highly recommend going in the first day or two of your trip so you can keep surfing and take advantage of their rental discounts during the rest of your trip. I’d give their whole staff 10 stars out of 5 if I could!

Surfing is SO MUCH FUN. I booked a private lesson for me and my husband. Staff was super nice and chill, and we loved our instructor. We alternated catching waves so the instructor could time each wave right for both of us. I can see how surfing would be much harder without someone taking care of the timing, but I’m excited to try!

Amazing! The instructor was clear and very knowledgeable. Encouraged my daughter (14) to do all the waves she could. He was able to see a potential dangerous wave and held her back without making a big deal out of it or stressing her out. She had a blast and hasn't stopped begging to do it again!

This was the first time surfing for my daughters and they had so much fun! All of the crew were friendly and helpful. They helped catch many waves. I highly recommend this shop!

We had so much fun during our lesson with Joey. He was both laid back and encouraging, and a great fit for our family. It was all of our first time surfing, and we had a blast even at our skill level. I’m so glad we booked these lessons. Sea turtle sightings were a fun bonus!

Wow, just wow! This is honestly the highlight of our trip so far! We’re a family of 5 with the youngest being 8yr old and we had a fabulous time. Our guides were Alex and Justice and they were so knowledgeable, helpful and strong - as they had to paddle my youngest and husband out and back most of the time. LOL. I wasn’t sure if we were really going to catch a wave and surf, but was excited for the experience. However we ALL caught waves multiple times and surfed. It was absolutely amazing. Alex stayed with our youngest the entire time which allowed the rest of us to enjoy the experience and not have to worry about him. Actually he ended up catching the most waves. I highly recommend Stoke Surf School! A must do when visiting Hawaii!

Such a great experience for my teenage sons! They both were given great instruction and able to ride multiple waves. They pics were a little pricey.

The instructors were patient and kept things really simple! They didn't give up on us and we successfully rode 3 waves! This was an awesome experience and they took great care of my 9-year-old son! Definitely recommend Stone Drift to Amy beginner looking for an easy, stress-free surfing experience!

The entire team of Stoke Drift were amazing. Our two 16 year old granddaughters had the time of their lives and we all definitely recommend this group!!

My son and his girlfriend (first-time surfer) had a great experience learning to surf in their private lesson together. Most of their time was spent on the water with their instructor providing excellent on-task, individual, instruction. Both kids rode waves during their lesson. My wife and I viewed the whole thing from our Waikiki hotel room lanai, too! Highly recommend!

This was a fantastic lesson for my brother and I to experience first time surfing! The private, group setting provided focused attention on both of us. We spent most of our time on the water and the result was that we both got up and enjoyed riding the waves!! Highly recommend!

I was disappointed with our instructor. He was young and didn’t give us much instruction. He also spent most of his time with my beautiful daughter. There was another lesson going on next to us with an older instructor who was much more involved. Not worth my money.

My adult children had an amazing time. I enjoyed watching them on the board. Lol Kevin did a great job assisting them with getting up and riding the waves. Tim also assisted but could have been a little more involved in helping them get up. Both Kevin and Tim were helpful and assisted me by pulling my board as this is a muchore strenuous activity then I expected. All in all I would recommend this to anyone wanting to try out surfing.

Great add to our trip. Instructors give you the real surfer experience. Start with a quick lesson and get out there. Was able to catch multiple waves. Must be a strong swimmer!

Great! Stood up and caught so many waves! It was my first time and the teacher was super helpful! Highly recommend

Our surf instructor Erin was wonderful! My son, hubby and I had a blast! Caught so many waves and Erin was so fun and personable. Definitely will be back!

Great morning with Justice! He was patient and knowledgeable - and fun. We would do it again next time we come to Waikīkī!

We loved our small group lesson with just the four of us! Aaron was so helpful, encouraging and patient. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We all got up and LOVED the photos as well! Hoping to be return visitors.

Great staff, great vibes! Tim and Maggie did a great job and created an awesome experience for two first time surfers

Fantastic first surfing lesson with Kalei! He made the day so much fun! And he taught us a lot and got us both to stand up!