Surf Lessons
Ty Gurney Surf School
Urban Honolulu (Waikiki)
9.3/ 10
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A well-regarded Waikiki surf school known for getting beginners up and riding quickly — several reviews specifically mention students standing on their second wave attempt. Instructors are repeatedly praised by name for personalized attention and creating a fun, safe environment for surfers of all ages. A two-hour private lesson was specifically called out as "worth every penny."
Why Roamwise recommends this
Ty Gurney Surf School is a highly-rated Waikiki surf school known for getting beginners up and riding quickly through personalized instruction, with private lessons drawing the strongest praise in reviews.
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- Hazards / conditions:
- Standard beginner-surf ocean safety at the gentle Waikiki break.
- Safety notes:
- At least one review reported a less-coached, less hands-on experience than expected — a minority outlier against overwhelmingly positive reviews, but worth a light expectation-setting note (private lessons appear to receive the strongest reviews).
Local tips
- •The two-hour private lesson format receives the strongest specific praise — worth recommending over group lessons if the traveler's budget allows.
- •A short walk from the beach — convenient for Waikiki-based travelers.
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