Catch your first waves or refine your surf skills with Sunset Suzy’s semi-private lessons on the famous Malibu coast. Small groups, expert guidance, and stunning ocean scenery make this a surf experience you won’t forget.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required; ability to paddle and balance in water
Wildlife
History
Malibu has been a surfing hub since the 1950s, with its legendary breaks playing a pivotal role in surf culture evolution.
Conservation
Sunset Suzy emphasizes ocean safety and environmental respect, promoting sustainable surfing practices and beach cleanups.
Sunset Suzy
Catch your first waves or refine your surf skills with Sunset Suzy’s semi-private lessons on the famous Malibu coast. Small groups, expert guidance, and stunning ocean scenery make this a surf experience you won’t forget.
Sunset Suzy is a Hauula-based surf and paddle operator offering guided ocean experiences on Oʻahu’s North Shore. The business provides a variety of named trips and lesson formats, including private, semi-private, and group sessions. Trip offerings listed by Sunset Suzy include North Shore Turtle Tours, Intermediate Surf Tours, Private Paddle Boarding Lessons, Semi Private Surf Lessons, Group Paddelboarding Lessons, Group Surf Lessons, Private Surf Lessons, Semi Private Paddle Boarding Lessons, Surf Safari, and Private family surf lessons.
Sunset Suzy’s Intermediate Surf Tours is described as a two-hour session where wave sizes are matched to riders’ skill levels. The Surf Safari is promoted as an all-day surfing adventure that includes two hours of surfing at iconic breaks such as Pipeline and Waimea Bay and specifies that necessary equipment is provided for that trip; the Surf Safari description also notes the opportunity to swim with sea turtles. Participants are asked to bring swimwear and sunscreen for outdoor sessions.
Services are presented with options for different group sizes and skill levels, with dedicated entries for private and family lessons as well as group and semi-private sessions. Operating from Hauula, Hawaii, Sunset Suzy appears on The Adventure Collective and lists organized trips that combine instruction, guided touring, and on-water activity. For specific availability, pricing, safety details, and booking, visitors should consult the reservation channels and listings where Sunset Suzy is featured.
Location
Hauula, Hawaii
On Oʻahu’s North Shore
Offerings
10 Tours
Surf, paddle, and wildlife trips
Duration Range
2 hours to All-day
Short lessons to full-day safaris
Equipment
Included (Surf Safari)
Full gear provided for that trip
Reserve a private lesson, join a group surf session, or sign up for the Surf Safari to surf Pipeline and Waimea Bay — check availability and booking details on the listing.
Arrive Early
Get to the beach at least 15 minutes before your lesson to settle in and prepare.
Check Weather Conditions
Always review the surf forecast to ensure safe and optimal conditions for your lesson.
Wear Appropriate Gear
Bring a wetsuit if you tend to get cold or are visiting outside summer months.
Respect the Ocean
Follow your instructor’s guidance to stay safe and protect local marine life.
Wetsuit
Provides warmth and protection in the water, especially outside summer.
spring, fall, winter
Surfboard
All necessary surfboards are provided or can be rented if you bring your own.
Waterproof Sunscreen
Protects your skin from sun exposure during long hours in the water.
summer
Towel and Change of Clothes
Useful for drying off and changing after your lesson.