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What our students have to say about surfing with us on the North Shore!!
Kelsey T.
My wife and I had an incredible time surfing and learning with Kala. He is a wonderful coach! We are not new to surfing, but only get the chance to surf about every 6 months. Not only did Kala give us both wonderful pointers and guidance so that we were able to ride the waves but he helped prepare us for surfing on our own, by teaching us how to read the waves correctly. He is a dedicated and hardworking instructor that you can tell is incredibly passionate about his job, but also about helping others learn and put what they have learned into action immediately. By the end of our lesson I was able to catch and ride waves on my own. It also didn’t hurt that we were surfing in such a beautiful location alongside sea turtles coming up for air! Kala, thank you so much for an incredible surf day! We will never forget what a wonderful teacher and coach you are!
Brandy W
Absolutely Amazing Experience
I read a ton of reviews for companies that teach on the North Shore, and I chose this one since it was locally owned and operated. I am a generally anxious person and I had never surfed in my life, so I was super nervous about finding the spot on the beach/getting started, learning, etc. I didn’t need to be nervous at all- Kekai was great! He met us at our car, walked us over to the beach, and got us started. He taught us some basics on the sand before we paddled out into the water at Chun’s Reef, and he made sure we got to catch lots of waves. I felt totally comfortable with him, and he never made me feel even a little silly (as a total beginner, I’m sure I looked like a doofus, but he was so nice about it). My boyfriend and I were both able to stand up and get some really good rides in, and I had the best time. I will definitely be contacting Kekai again when we come back to Hawaii!
Matthew Albright
My family and I had a great experience. Kala was great, very humble. We had no idea we were being taught by a celebrity! We all went from zero experience to riding waves very quickly. If you’re planning on taking your children this is a great company to go with, I felt my kids were safe the whole time. Thanks Kala for a great experience. Good luck to you and your ohana, Kala.
Lauren Siegmund
Kane was absolutely fantastic teaching me and my husband to surf. Even though I couldn’t make it the whole two hours (paddling is no joke!), he was always pushing me to keep going or reassuring me he would take me in whenever I needed. My husband had a blast and said he’ll be back to North Shore Oahu Surf School again for added practice as it made him love surfing.
Zela K
dream come true
For as long as i can remember this land-locked farm girl has wanted to learn to surf. I’m 48 and thought it was too late but wanted to try anyway. I talked my 19 year old daughter into taking a semi-private lesson with me. Our instructor, Stone, was amazing. He towed us out with his toes! And, I’m not kidding, he carried three surfboards on his head back to the truck. He gave us excellent instructions and I was able to ride a few waves! My daughter caught on really fast. I have three other daughters. If I can ever get them over here we will definitely book with this school, and hopefully Stone!
Eric W
Surfing with Kekai is AWESOME!!!
Surfing with Kekai was the best part of my Hawaiin trip. Having never surfed before and being a mid 40s east coaster I was worried I wouldn’t be able to live my dream of surfing the North Shore. Kekai gave me some brief onshore instruction, took me right out into the waves and I stood up and rode the second wave we tried for. He then got me up on wave after wave for the next several hours. It was so much fun, and felt so good that I went back again 2 days later for another session. I encourage anyone that wants to surf in Hawaii to call Kekai first!
Megan
5/5 stars! Been to a few surfing schools with different people on the north shore but this was by far the best! Kane was the best instructor and super friendly and helped me and my sister out a lot!
Charlene D
Awesome Experience!!!!!!!
Kekai was amazing. Great personality! My kids, 13 and 17 were newbies to surfing! He was patient, encouraging, and took care of them on the water. They got up almost every time. 100% recommend!!!
James M.
My wife and I had never surfed before, but we had an absolute blast with north shore Oahu surf school! She caught her first wave! It took me a couple more, but our instructor was patient, kind, and professional. By the end of the two hour session I had caught at least 6-7 waves. Most importantly, we felt safe and had a ton of fun! I wish we had more time because I would love to take more lessons.
Dan Pierce
Kala is amazing! He is patient and genuinely wants to see people enjoy themselves surfing. During my kids last visit to the island, we had a family surf day and Kala taught them all. They had a blast. It was the highlight of their Christmas vacation. Thanks to Kala, surfing is a major part of my life. He taught me to surf and I surf the North Shore of Oahu every day I get a chance. Mahalo Kala!
Mitchell F.
Spectacular day learning to surf. We learned fast and caught many waves. The instructor kept us aware and in tune with the ocean. Can wait to take another class. Thanks K!
Jack B
The best choice for north shore surf lessons
Kekai provided a fantastic lesson for both my girlfriend and I. By the end we were both surfing like locals. Highly recommended!!
Teenie Graham
This was a perfect day for us! From the moment I reached out about trying to get in for a last minute session, we were met with kind and prompt communication and then our time with Mitch began…it was just my son(5yrs) and I, we were made comfortable immediately and he made sure to ask the right questions to make sure he understood where our capabilities stood. He kept it fun for the entire time while continuing to encourage us. The sea turtles were everywhere, and the beach was beautiful:) We were given a great afternoon, and we are both very grateful! Thanks North Shore Oahu Surf School!
Mario M.
Best time ever, we were met by Kala and he handed us over to the best instructor ever “Stone” he had my 16 yr old and me surfing within 20 minutes of meeting up with him. He taught us the fundamentals and on we went. We had a great time. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND these guys! Very professional!!! Thanks for a great experience guys!!!
My 8 year old daughter and I had the best time surfing with Kekai and Anton. My daughter got up on her first try and now she’s hooked! 🏄♀️ Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf!
We called up Kala on short notice and he got us taken care of. He got my 7yr old son and I out with Kane. You can tell these guys care about the experience and sharing the love of the ocean. Kane was calm and patient with my son and helped bring out the stoke for him. This was my son's first time surfing and he caught the first wave he went for. He caught a bunch during the session and nothing can be better than seeing that. He also got ragdolled a few times and Kane was always there to calm and assure him and he guided him back out into the line up. For me, ive surfed a little bit but really benefited from Kane's knowledge of where to be and learning to read the different waves coming in. Overall i couldnt have asked for a better experience. Mahalo Kala and Kane!
Response from the owner 03:10 19 Sep 25
Mahalo guys for the great review. We are very happy to hear about your great experience with your son, that's what life is all about! That is the goal at our surf school to provide the best surfing experiences possible, Mahalo for the great feedback and thank you for surfing with us at North Shore Oahu Surf School. 
I had a fantastic surf course today. Kane was just a genius in how to teach the basics of surfing. His personality is just perfect for those who do not have that much experience in surfing. Thanks Kane for a great day. He must be one of the best teachers on the island! Will be back from Hungary, to do more!
Response from the owner 03:18 16 Sep 25
Mahalo guys for the 5 star review ! That is our goal to provide the best learning experience possible! Mahalo for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School.
Kane was a fantastic, helpful instructor. He made surfing easy - - well, easier!
Highly recommend and will be back!
Highly recommend and will be back!
Response from the owner 03:18 16 Sep 25
Mahalo Kathryn for the recommendation and great job learning to surf today! Hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. 
You guys are amazing! Truly!! My son went out with one of your surf guides in March (sorry my review is a little late) and he had the best time ever!! I was nervous about letting my 18 year old son go out surfing on the North Shore. Even though he's an intermediate surfer, I wanted someone to go with him to show him the lay of the land. Kane did more than that, he showed my son all the in's and outs of the surf area. Surfed with him for hours. Gave him tips on how to get the most of the waves. He was absolutely a gem!!! My son was so pumped!!! He said it was one of the best holidays he's ever been on because of you guys!! I can't thank you enough!!!! Sorry I've been meaning to write this review forever, because you guys deserve it!!!!
Response from the owner 03:20 16 Sep 25
Mahalo Rachel for the review! Happy to hear your son enjoyed surfing with us on the north shore. That is the goal to provide surfing lessons to everyone even advanced surfers looking to experience the real north shore waves. Hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. 
We had an amazing experience with North Shore Oahu Surf School last week! Our family of six (ranging from kids to adults) took a group lesson, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip.
The instructors were incredibly patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made sure everyone felt safe and confident, especially the since we were all first-timers. By the end of the session, we were all catching waves—and having a blast!
The whole process was smooth. The beach location was perfect, with beautiful surroundings and great beginner-friendly waves.
Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf School to anyone visiting the area—whether you're a total beginner or just looking to improve your skills. Huge thanks to the team for such a fun and memorable day!
The instructors were incredibly patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made sure everyone felt safe and confident, especially the since we were all first-timers. By the end of the session, we were all catching waves—and having a blast!
The whole process was smooth. The beach location was perfect, with beautiful surroundings and great beginner-friendly waves.
Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf School to anyone visiting the area—whether you're a total beginner or just looking to improve your skills. Huge thanks to the team for such a fun and memorable day!
Response from the owner 09:18 31 Aug 25
Mahalo Blake and ohana for a great time and the amazing review ! We really appreciate the feedback as we take great pride in providing a safe/successful surfing experience for all! Mahalo for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School and see you next time. Aloha. 
Easy to schedule, good confirmation with Kala and great lesson by Mitch for me and my sons
Response from the owner 09:20 31 Aug 25
Mahalo Devin and sons for the awesome feedback and great job out there learning to surf. Thank you for choosing us at northshoreoahusurf.com and hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. 
Before our trip, Kala answered all our questions, and helped us feel comfortable sending our daughter out for a lesson. Her instructor, James, is also excellent, and the beach they teach at is lovely and uncrowded. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner 00:10 23 Aug 25
Mahalo Sylvia for the great review! We try our best to make each and every one of you comfortable while providing the best surfing lesson possible. Thanks so much for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School! Aloha. 
Aloha! We had a great time learning to surf with Kala of North Shore Oahu Surf School! Kala was friendly and accommodated our tight schedule. He was patient and gave helpful suggestions to adjust our technique after each wave. Great experience!
Response from the owner 23:25 22 Aug 25
Mahalo guys for the awesome photo and review. Happy to hear you guys had a great experience learning to surf and thank you for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School. Aloha!
The surf instructor, Kané, was super nice and helpful. The company had great communication. It was an overall great experience that I would recommend to everyone!
Response from the owner 02:16 18 Aug 25
Mahalo Katherine for the great review and recommendation. Great job out there learning to surf! See you next time, aloha. My 8 year old daughter and I had the best time surfing with Kekai and Anton. My daughter got up on her first try and now she’s hooked! 🏄♀️ Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf!
We called up Kala on short notice and he got us taken care of. He got my 7yr old son and I out with Kane. You can tell these guys care about the experience and sharing the love of the ocean. Kane was calm and patient with my son and helped bring out the stoke for him. This was my son's first time surfing and he caught the first wave he went for. He caught a bunch during the session and nothing can be better than seeing that. He also got ragdolled a few times and Kane was always there to calm and assure him and he guided him back out into the line up. For me, ive surfed a little bit but really benefited from Kane's knowledge of where to be and learning to read the different waves coming in. Overall i couldnt have asked for a better experience. Mahalo Kala and Kane!
Response from the owner 03:10 19 Sep 25
Mahalo guys for the great review. We are very happy to hear about your great experience with your son, that's what life is all about! That is the goal at our surf school to provide the best surfing experiences possible, Mahalo for the great feedback and thank you for surfing with us at North Shore Oahu Surf School. I had a fantastic surf course today. Kane was just a genius in how to teach the basics of surfing. His personality is just perfect for those who do not have that much experience in surfing. Thanks Kane for a great day. He must be one of the best teachers on the island! Will be back from Hungary, to do more!
Response from the owner 03:18 16 Sep 25
Mahalo guys for the 5 star review ! That is our goal to provide the best learning experience possible! Mahalo for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School.Kane was a fantastic, helpful instructor. He made surfing easy - - well, easier!
Highly recommend and will be back!
Highly recommend and will be back!
Response from the owner 03:18 16 Sep 25
Mahalo Kathryn for the recommendation and great job learning to surf today! Hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. You guys are amazing! Truly!! My son went out with one of your surf guides in March (sorry my review is a little late) and he had the best time ever!! I was nervous about letting my 18 year old son go out surfing on the North Shore. Even though he's an intermediate surfer, I wanted someone to go with him to show him the lay of the land. Kane did more than that, he showed my son all the in's and outs of the surf area. Surfed with him for hours. Gave him tips on how to get the most of the waves. He was absolutely a gem!!! My son was so pumped!!! He said it was one of the best holidays he's ever been on because of you guys!! I can't thank you enough!!!! Sorry I've been meaning to write this review forever, because you guys deserve it!!!!
Response from the owner 03:20 16 Sep 25
Mahalo Rachel for the review! Happy to hear your son enjoyed surfing with us on the north shore. That is the goal to provide surfing lessons to everyone even advanced surfers looking to experience the real north shore waves. Hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. We had an amazing experience with North Shore Oahu Surf School last week! Our family of six (ranging from kids to adults) took a group lesson, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip.
The instructors were incredibly patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made sure everyone felt safe and confident, especially the since we were all first-timers. By the end of the session, we were all catching waves—and having a blast!
The whole process was smooth. The beach location was perfect, with beautiful surroundings and great beginner-friendly waves.
Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf School to anyone visiting the area—whether you're a total beginner or just looking to improve your skills. Huge thanks to the team for such a fun and memorable day!
The instructors were incredibly patient, encouraging, and clearly passionate about what they do. They made sure everyone felt safe and confident, especially the since we were all first-timers. By the end of the session, we were all catching waves—and having a blast!
The whole process was smooth. The beach location was perfect, with beautiful surroundings and great beginner-friendly waves.
Highly recommend North Shore Oahu Surf School to anyone visiting the area—whether you're a total beginner or just looking to improve your skills. Huge thanks to the team for such a fun and memorable day!
Response from the owner 09:18 31 Aug 25
Mahalo Blake and ohana for a great time and the amazing review ! We really appreciate the feedback as we take great pride in providing a safe/successful surfing experience for all! Mahalo for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School and see you next time. Aloha. Easy to schedule, good confirmation with Kala and great lesson by Mitch for me and my sons
Response from the owner 09:20 31 Aug 25
Mahalo Devin and sons for the awesome feedback and great job out there learning to surf. Thank you for choosing us at northshoreoahusurf.com and hope to see you guys next time. Aloha. Before our trip, Kala answered all our questions, and helped us feel comfortable sending our daughter out for a lesson. Her instructor, James, is also excellent, and the beach they teach at is lovely and uncrowded. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner 00:10 23 Aug 25
Mahalo Sylvia for the great review! We try our best to make each and every one of you comfortable while providing the best surfing lesson possible. Thanks so much for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School! Aloha. Aloha! We had a great time learning to surf with Kala of North Shore Oahu Surf School! Kala was friendly and accommodated our tight schedule. He was patient and gave helpful suggestions to adjust our technique after each wave. Great experience!
Response from the owner 23:25 22 Aug 25
Mahalo guys for the awesome photo and review. Happy to hear you guys had a great experience learning to surf and thank you for choosing North Shore Oahu Surf School. Aloha!The surf instructor, Kané, was super nice and helpful. The company had great communication. It was an overall great experience that I would recommend to everyone!
Response from the owner 02:16 18 Aug 25
Mahalo Katherine for the great review and recommendation. Great job out there learning to surf! See you next time, aloha.