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Learn to surf Makaha’s west-coast waves with ISA-certified coach Gean Pierre. This 90-minute private lesson pairs local knowledge and safety-focused instruction ideal for first-time surfers.
Learn to surf Makaha’s west-coast waves with ISA-certified coach Gean Pierre. This 90-minute private lesson pairs local knowledge and safety-focused instruction ideal for first-time surfers.
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You step off the hot sand and into a wind-swept rhythm: the Pacific breathing in long, steady swell lines while Gean Pierre scans the horizon like a cartographer of waves. Makaha's shoreline opens wide—dark volcanic sand, a reef that shapes the surf, and rollers that both invite and test a first-time paddler. In a 90-minute private lesson you'll feel the ocean push and pull, then learn to move with it.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for most active adults with basic mobility; expect paddling and pop-up practice that uses upper-body and core strength.
No—this private 90-minute lesson is designed for beginners and will cover paddling, pop-up technique, and basic wave selection.
Yes—boards and wetsuits/rash guards are included as part of the lesson package.
Lessons are canceled or modified in unsafe conditions; the instructor selects appropriate zones or reschedules when waves exceed beginner safety thresholds.
Lessons are suitable for many ages but participants must meet health guidelines; those with spinal, heart, or pregnancy concerns are advised not to participate.
Makaha has a long surf heritage and was an early center for big-wave surfing on Oahu, with generations of local surfers shaping modern techniques and etiquette.
Practice reef-safe sunscreen use and avoid standing on coral; support local stewardship efforts that protect nearshore reefs and water quality.
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