Refine your SUP technique on Waikiki’s protected south shore with a private two-hour lesson from a pro coach. Expect focused drills, reef-aware ocean reading, and gear provided for a safe, high-value session.
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The Pacific air smells of salt and warm reef; Waikiki’s gentle shore hums with the clack of fins and the soft slap of boards. You’ll meet your coach at the Ohana Surf Center in the Waikiki Beach Marriott, load into the yellow Surf School Bus, and roll toward a shallow, protected break where the ocean invites steady practice rather than a fight. The sea here offers long, forgiving swells that push you forward and reefs that shape quiet pockets of flat water ideal for technical work.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels but you should be comfortable in open water and able to swim; expect standing paddling, balance drills, and short swims.
Wildlife
History
Waikiki has been a center for Hawaiian water culture for centuries; modern surf schools build on a tradition of paddling and ocean stewardship.
Conservation
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid standing on coral; instructors emphasize no-touch policies to protect fragile reef ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the 1:1 Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson with Pro Coach today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Apply reef-safe sunscreen before arrival
You’ll be in the water immediately; use mineral-based sunscreen to protect coral and avoid reapplying in the ocean.
Bring a full water bottle
Two hours of instruction plus ocean practice dehydrates you faster than you think—hydrate before and after the lesson.
Wear swimwear and quick-dry layers
You’ll be given a rashguard and reef shoes, so light, quick-dry clothing makes changing and comfort easier.
Notify instructors of any medical issues or pregnancy
Lessons are not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries—disclose concerns ahead of time so the coach can adapt.
Swimsuit
Wear under provided rashguard for comfort and quick transitions.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and coral; apply before arrival to avoid in-water reapplication.
summer
Light towel and change of clothes
Dry off and change comfortably after the lesson.
Small dry bag or waist pack
Keeps phone, keys and small items safe during shore time and shuttle rides.