POIPU PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Poipu’s Little Wave Riders: Private Surf Lessons for Kids on Kauai
A 1.5-hour private or semi-private surfing lesson for children aged 4–12 with personalized instruction and all necessary gear provided.
Poipu’s Little Wave Riders: Private Surf Lessons for Kids on Kauai.
Kauai Surf School’s Kids Private Surf Lessons in Poipu are a compact, focused introduction to surfing for young learners — 90 minutes of guided instruction offered as private (1 student : 1 instructor) or semi-private (2 students : 1 instructor) sessions, designed to build confidence and basic skills in a supportive beach setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Short, Focused Instruction
Each session runs 90 minutes, concentrating on fundamentals in a format built for kids — repeated, hands-on coaching in private or semi-private settings to accelerate learning and confidence.
Personalized Instructor Attention
Lessons are run either one-on-one (one surfer per instructor) or semi-privately (two surfers sharing an instructor), ensuring individual feedback and safety oversight throughout the session.
Everything Provided for Young Surfers
Surfboards and UV-protective rash guards are supplied as part of the lesson, so families don’t need to bring major equipment to the beach.
What the day feels like
What the Lesson Feels Like
The 90-minute lesson is concise and directed: brief orientation, focused coaching with close instructor supervision, and hands-on practice tailored to each child’s level within a private or semi-private grouping — a format intended to accelerate skill gains while keeping the experience fun and approachable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these lessons suit — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Lessons run in 90-minute blocks with scheduled start times at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 (a 16:00 slot is offered during summer).
Major surf gear is provided (surfboard and UV protective rash guard); bring swimwear and any personal sunscreen or water bottle you prefer.
Choose private (1 student per instructor) or semi-private (2 students per instructor) lessons when booking.
All students must be able to swim and fall within the 4–12 age range to participate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each kids' surf lesson?
Each lesson is 90 minutes (1.5 hours) of instruction.
What are the available start times?
Lessons are offered at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00, with an additional 16:00 session during summer.
What ages are accepted?
The lessons are for children ages 4–12.
Do students need to know how to swim?
Yes — all students must know how to swim to participate.
What does the lesson include?
The lesson includes use of a surfboard and a UV protective surf shirt/rash guard; instruction is provided in private (1:1) or semi-private (2:1) formats.
Can two children share an instructor?
Yes — semi-private lessons accommodate two surfers with one instructor.