KOLOA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Poʻipu Precision: Small-Group Surf Coaching at Koʻa Kea
A 1½-hour lesson at Poʻipu Beach with Hoku Water Sports that combines a land demonstration and an hour of guided wave time for two-to-three students, useful to plan personalized instruction and logistics.
Poʻipu Precision: Small-Group Surf Coaching at Koʻa Kea.
Discover the basics of surfing on Poʻipu Beach with certified instructors in an intimate, semi-private setting. The 1½-hour session pairs a shore-side land lesson and demonstration with a full hour in the water, giving small groups focused coaching and more chances to catch waves—an appealing option for couples or anyone seeking concentrated instruction.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two-to-Three Students Max
Lessons are limited to two or three people, creating a compact student-to-instructor ratio that allows more individualized attention throughout the session.
Higher Odds to Catch Waves
The small-group format increases the number of opportunities each student gets in the water, letting instructors position and time waves for individual riders.
Focused Technique and Progression
With only a handful of students per lesson, instructors can tailor land drills and in-water coaching to each participant’s needs and pace.
What the day feels like
What the Lesson Feels Like
The session begins with a concise land lesson and demonstration to cover safety, positioning and the mechanics of standing up. After the shore-side briefing you spend an hour in the water with the instructor, who helps catch and ride waves while offering hands-on corrections and encouragement.
SMALL GROUPS
Two-to-Three Students Max
Lessons are limited to two or three people, creating a compact student-to-instructor ratio that allows more individualized attention throughout the session.
MORE WAVE TIME
Higher Odds to Catch Waves
The small-group format increases the number of opportunities each student gets in the water, letting instructors position and time waves for individual riders.
PERSONALIZED COACHING
Focused Technique and Progression
With only a handful of students per lesson, instructors can tailor land drills and in-water coaching to each participant’s needs and pace.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson is for—and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring sunscreen and a towel; the operator provides soft surfboards, booties and a rash guard.
Lessons run every day at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Each booking costs $300 and the lesson duration is 1½ hours.
Check in at the poolside kiosk at the Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort in Poʻipu Beach at 2251 Poipu Rd., arriving about 10 minutes before your lesson time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The lesson is 1½ hours in total.
How many students are in each lesson?
Lessons are semi-private with two to three students per scheduled session.
Where do I meet for the lesson?
Meet at the poolside kiosk at the Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort in Poʻipu Beach about 10 minutes before your start time.
What gear is provided and what should I bring?
Soft surfboards, booties and a rash guard are provided; bring sunscreen and a towel.
Are there any restrictions on who can participate?
The lesson is not suitable for pregnant participants and there is a maximum weight limit of 245 lbs.
When are lessons scheduled and what is the cost?
Lessons run daily at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm and are priced at $300 per booking.