HONOLULU SURF FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours with a World-Class Shaper: Kai Sallas’ Pro Surf Lessons in Honolulu
A focused, two-hour session in Honolulu with one of the world’s top surfers that teaches essentials through advanced maneuvers and comes with all necessary gear.
Two Hours with a World-Class Shaper: Kai Sallas’ Pro Surf Lessons in Honolulu.
In Honolulu, Pro Surf Lessons with Kai Sallas compresses a coach’s lifetime of line-choice and board control into a concentrated two-hour session: you move from fundamentals through advanced maneuvers—wave selection, paddling, catching waves and even how to get barreled—under the direct instruction of a top-tier competitor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
One of the World’s Top Surfers
The lesson is led by Kai Sallas, described in the briefing material as one of the current best surfers in the world, delivering high-level technique and competitive insight throughout the session.
From Wave Selection to Getting Barreled
The two-hour lesson covers a wide curriculum: wave selection and positioning, different paddling techniques and catching waves, plus advanced turning and maneuvers—floaters, snaps, off the lip, cutbacks, noserides, cross steps and how to get barreled.
All Necessary Equipment Provided
Lessons include the necessary equipment—surfboard, rashguards, reef shoes and leash—so you arrive ready to focus on instruction and time in the water.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
Over two hours you work through a compact, hands-on progression: technique and positioning drills, guided paddling and wave selection, then coached rides where Kai layers in advanced turning, speed-building and maneuvers—ending with targeted tips to continue improvement after the lesson.
THE INSTRUCTOR
One of the World’s Top Surfers
The lesson is led by Kai Sallas, described in the briefing material as one of the current best surfers in the world, delivering high-level technique and competitive insight throughout the session.
THE CURRICULUM
From Wave Selection to Getting Barreled
The two-hour lesson covers a wide curriculum: wave selection and positioning, different paddling techniques and catching waves, plus advanced turning and maneuvers—floaters, snaps, off the lip, cutbacks, noserides, cross steps and how to get barreled.
THE GEAR
All Necessary Equipment Provided
Lessons include the necessary equipment—surfboard, rashguards, reef shoes and leash—so you arrive ready to focus on instruction and time in the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this lesson and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The lesson provides surfboard, rashguards, reef shoes and leash.
Sessions run two hours and the rate is $400 per person.
This experience is run by Kai Sallas' Pro Surf School Hawaii.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a lesson?
Each session is two hours long.
What is included in the lesson?
The lesson includes surfboard, rashguards, reef shoes and a leash.
How much does a lesson cost?
The rate listed is $400 per person.
What will I learn during the session?
Instruction covers wave selection, positioning, paddling techniques, catching waves, surf etiquette and a range of advanced maneuvers including floaters, snaps, cutbacks, noserides and how to get barreled.
Who teaches the lessons?
Lessons are taught by Kai Sallas and organized through Kai Sallas' Pro Surf School Hawaii; the material describes him as one of the world's top surfers.
Are there age or health restrictions?
The provided information does not specify participant age, health or fitness restrictions—contact the operator directly if you have medical concerns or need guidance on suitability.