Learn to surf Kaanapali Beach in a focused 90-minute private lesson designed for two students and one instructor. Ideal for first-timers, the session includes a land safety briefing, guided water practice, and equipment.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The Pacific rolls in slow and wide at Kaanapali, silvering in the morning sun as instructors set soft foam boards on the sand and call students through warmup drills.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to paddle, pop up from prone position, and handle short swims in ocean conditions.
Wildlife
History
Kaanapali was once a traditional puu (coastal zone) for Native Hawaiian fishing and canoe landings; later it became a center for the 19th-century whaling industry before developing as a resort shoreline.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid standing on coral; local operators emphasize minimal-impact practices to protect nearshore reefs and turtle habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Private Surf Lessons from Kaanapali Beach today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book morning sessions
Winds are typically lighter before mid-morning which makes for cleaner, easier-to-read waves ideal for beginners.
Know your swim comfort
Be honest about your swimming ability—lessons involve shoulder-deep water and occasional small currents; notify staff if you’re nervous in waves.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply a high-SPF, reef-safe sunscreen before arriving to protect skin and the nearshore coral environment.
Wear reef booties if instructed
Booties protect feet when entering over rocky or reef areas and are often provided with lessons at Kaanapali.
Rashguard (or swim shirt)
Protects skin from sun and abrasion; often provided but bring your own for best fit.
summer
Reef booties
Protects feet on reef entries and rocky shorelines; rentals are frequently included.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Non-irritating to marine life and crucial for long sun exposure on the water.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
You’ll want a dry set after the lesson for comfort and to avoid chafing on the drive back.