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Learn to surf on Poipu’s sheltered south shore with a private instructor who walks you from the shop to waist‑deep waves behind Kiahuna Plantation. This one‑on‑one lesson pairs a brief land clinic with about 60 minutes of in‑water coaching—ideal for first timers and families.
Learn to surf on Poipu’s sheltered south shore with a private instructor who walks you from the shop to waist‑deep waves behind Kiahuna Plantation. This one‑on‑one lesson pairs a brief land clinic with about 60 minutes of in‑water coaching—ideal for first timers and families.
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Operated by Poipu Beach Surf School · Koloa, Hawaii
The day begins on warm sand with the surf calling from a half-mile stretch of golden shore. Instructors meet students at the Poipu Surf shop, then walk the sheltered shallows behind Kiahuna Plantation where waves arrive soft and forgiving—perfect for first stands and repeated paddles.
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Moderate—comfortable swimming ability and basic upper‑body strength for paddling.
Yes — all participants must be able to swim and tread water independently; instructors do not perform water rescues during lessons.
Yes — surfboards and leashes are provided for the lesson, but the shop does not rent boards outside of instructional sessions.
No — transportation is not provided; meet at the Poipu Surf Shop and follow the instructor the short walk to the lesson beach.
Minimum age for private lessons is six years old; private lessons are recommended for younger kids for more personalized attention.
Surfing in Hawai‘i has deep cultural roots as an ancient practice; Poipu lies in the historic Koloa district once dominated by sugar plantations, now a hub for coastal recreation.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid stepping on coral, and give resting seals and turtles at least 10–15 feet of space to reduce disturbance.
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