Waikiki Beach receives more than four million visitors every year. A significant number of them want to learn how to surf. Unfortunately, some of these visitors never get to enjoy the feeling of riding a wave in the place surfing was first born. Why?
The fear of being a novice.
Allow us to nip that concern in the bud. Waikiki’s near-shore waves are nothing like unforgiving mainland beach breaks that can dishearten the most determined student. The waves you’ll learn on have enough “push” to get you up and riding, but don’t pack enough punch to frighten anyone. Simply put, Waikiki offers an ideal canvas to begin your journey as a surfer. There’s only one caveat – your experience will be shaped by your choice of lessons. Some of the lessons offered at Hawaii’s busiest beach operate like an assembly line. The instructor takes a student’s money, plops them on a plank, gives them a push, yells at them to pop up, then rinse and repeat until the hour is up. Who’s up next?
This is not the case when you book Waikiki surf lessons for beginners with Sparky’s Surf School. Below is a breakdown of what makes our (your) experience different.
5 Reasons Why Visitors Choose Sparky’s Surf School for Beginner Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach
I. Lessons for All Ages and Capabilities
The word “beginner” is not synonymous with any age group. We understand that beginners come in all ages, capabilities, and corresponding levels of comfort in the ocean. As Waikiki’s go-to surf school for families, we work with tots, kids, pre-teens, teens, college students, parents, grandparents, and even count a few great grandparents in our student Ohana.
II. Private, Couples, and Group Lessons
Some beginners are more comfortable with one-on-one lessons, some prefer the comfort of their companion, while others find strength in numbers. Whatever your preference may be, we’ve got you covered with Private, Semi-Private, and Group Lessons along with packages for couples.
III. You Will Actually Ride a Wave
Remember the assembly line we referenced in the introduction of this very article? Some of the kiosks and other operators on/near the beach may complete a lesson without a beginner getting to experience what it’s like to STAND UP and ride a wave. “Hour up? Sorry bradded/sista’, but we’ve got another lesson coming”. That’s unacceptable in our opinion. Your goal is to learn to ride and wave and that’s exactly what our instructors help you accomplish. It doesn’t take two, three, four, or more beginner lessons with Sparky’s Surf School – it just takes one! We stay with you until you get at least one (likely much more) properly ridden wave under your belt.
You’re only a beginner once, with Sparky’s Surf School.
IV. Proven Track Record of Stoked Beginners
Need further peace of mind that you’re about to choose the right surf lessons? Click the links below to look at what the hundreds of super-stoked beginners before you have had to say:
V. You’ll Have FUN (promise!)
We’ve seen our fair share of beginners come to the beach nervous, not knowing what to expect. While the weather is variable, there is one constant that you can depend on with Sparky’s Surf School – you will have FUN. Our instructors are professional yet exceedingly friendly and helpful. And to be honest – they can be goofballs when out there with you on the water. We’re probably best known for our surf lessons for kids, because we’re all kids at heart. Most importantly, our instructors have a ton of ALOHA spirit, which you will feel from the moment they greet you at the Duke Kahanamoku statue.
Ready to book your beginner lesson? Book today from this page, or contact us with any questions you may have. Not a beginner? Request an intermediate lesson from us, and click here to read an article we feature on for surfboard maintenance tips! We look forward to seeing you soon!