HANALEI SURF FIELD GUIDE
Sixty Minutes in Hanalei Bay: A Beginner’s Hour with Aloha Surfing School
A 60-minute group lesson that starts with a land-based safety and etiquette briefing and includes board rental and a rashguard — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Sixty Minutes in Hanalei Bay: A Beginner’s Hour with Aloha Surfing School.
Experience the thrill of surfing in Hanalei with a focused, 60-minute group lesson from Aloha Surfing School. Lessons begin on land with essential safety and etiquette instruction, then move into the water with board rental and a rashguard provided so participants arrive ready to surf.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Structured safety-first lessons
Each session begins with a land-based safety and etiquette briefing so riders enter the water informed and prepared.
Equipment provided
Board rental and a rashguard are included with the lesson so you won’t need to bring a board.
Community-minded surf shop options
Aloha Surfing School offers affordable surf gear and on-site essentials such as sunscreen, refreshments, and sun-protective clothing for students who need them.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The flow is concise and practical: a short land warm-up and etiquette session followed by guided time in the water. It’s a compact lesson designed to get new surfers comfortable paddling, catching small waves, and practicing basic stance and safety under instructor supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program is a 60-minute group lesson that begins with a land-based safety and etiquette briefing and warm-up (about 15 minutes) followed by the surf session.
Board rental and rashguards are included; students should bring swimwear and any personal items they need. On-site gear and essentials such as sunscreen, refreshments, and sun-protective clothing are available for purchase.
Meet at Hanalei Bay for the lesson start.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The lesson is 60 minutes in total, with the session including a 15-minute safety and etiquette instruction and warm-up on land followed by time in the water.
Where do we meet?
Lessons meet at Hanalei Bay.
What is included with the lesson?
Surfboard rental and a rashguard are included with the lesson.
Is there an age minimum?
The program is offered to participants aged 6 and older.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes — all surfers must know how to swim to participate in the lesson.