Ohana Surf Project

Luke was really knowledgeable for two complete beginners. We actually made it up to standing and rode the waves pretty far several times under his excellent instruction. We did a private lesson for two and that was nice as we got a lot of feedback and time to surf. We also did the photo package which was a hit with the family because they could see how fun it was even though they weren't there. I would absolutely recommend this for any beginner looking to have a really fun and positive first experience. Next time we are in the area we will be booking again!

Excellent experience with great team support! Kevin was our coach for the 2-hour lesson and he was the absolute best! He was excellent at guiding and coaching adjustments for us to be able to stand up on the board. Kevin was so kind to tow my wife and I in to get as much surfing in. It was nice to see how each team member supported each other and other surfers in the water. Highly recommend lessons from this team of surfers and will definitely come back for more lessons! Hopefully I will be a little more fit the next go around -- my Hawaiian food belly got in the way! Would be nice if they shared some cultural information about surfing--I was told by a local that we pray and ask for permission before entering the ocean as homage and respect.

My 12 and 16 year olds had a great time with surf instructor Marcus. The staff were professional, friendly, warm, welcoming, and attentive. My kids were able to surf right away. I highly recommend!

Family was visiting and wanted a surf lesson. We choose Ohana Surf Project because they are highly recommended!! I now know why. Booking was simple. Jenny had excellent customer service. We were greeted with smiles and excitement when we arrived. The team is professional, encouraging and fun. All 4 of us were able to stand up on our boards! Ages 12- 50!!! We felt safe with all the instructors- Cole and Alana were great!! The best part was the photos!!! Thank you Chelsie for the memories!!! We will cherish them forever!!! (BUY THE PHOTOS!) Worth every penny!!Thank you!!!

My love for this place continues two years strong! I come at least 1-2 times a year, and recommended this place to all my friends. Group classes are great for the casual beginner, and I recommend semi-private / private for that added attention and/or if there is something you are working on. They are always friendly, supportive, and safe!Ohana Surf is just past the east side of Waikiki, and past the crowded packed beaches in Waikiki. It's well worth the 5-10 min walk since they have so much more ocean for you to play with. This allows them to start you closer in for beginners, or further out if you are more experienced, as well as adjusting based on weather and sea conditions. Oh and most importantly, no Waikiki newbie surfers loosing control of their board in your direction.They can provide shoes, rash guard, and life vest, if needed-- but the area is doable even if you aren't a strong swimmer. The water is 5-6 feet deep, you will always have your board and an instructor or two not too far away. They have bins for your personal belongings that they store in their van so you can surf worry free. There is also a shower to rinse off and bathrooms near by the beach.New updates: They opened up a shop in the NE corner of Marriott to check students in (also still able to do at the beach). They also added drone photography to record your awesome surf.Note: I'm always on the fence of 1 hour or 2 hours. If you are just starting or want to save energy for your kayak adventure the next day, will recommend 1 hour-- In our semi-private, the water conditions were favorable, and we were a bit tired 1 hour into it.

Awesome surfing experience. This shop is Highly recommended for their services, coaching and making everything easy for beginners. They have done millions of the surfing trips and know everything. The Videos and photos are best gifts you take with you. They are working so hard to catch the moments on the surf boards and on the waves. Good job!

Cole was an amazing coach he is very patient and made sure we are doing the pop up correctly, all the team are very very friendly, we got great videos and pictures and happy with it. They do pick up and drop off. Also they are quick in responding your text if u have any question. I do recommend them .

The best part of Ohana Surf Project are the coaches. Each has a unique local perspective and a perspective on surfing. As a beginner, just listening to them critique my technique (or lack thereof) and talk about what they see as they are looking back to help you find the perfect wave to catch, is worth the price tag.First lesson I had Max. Second I had Roland. Both island grown. Also got some great insight from Mark on how to improve my paddling.Highly recommend OSP.

It was supposed to be a surprised gift for my husband to take up surfing lesson while in Waikiki Hawaii. Although there were many schools available, I decided to book Obama Surf Project for a one on one private lesson for two hours.Booked it thru TripAdvisor plus, had a 10% off discount. Received confirmation thru email from Sara. We had to submit information online about our vaccination status, level of skills in swimming, and any concerns. Originally my husband was afraid to go out surfing without a life jacket, but the instructors led him in the water without the jacket and only with the surf board.Prior to the actual surfing, we went inside a van then was shown a video about safety, the dos and donts with the board, surfing in the water, and how to avoid collisions with other surfers. After a brief video, we headed out to the park holding our boards. They let us borrow rash guards and swim shoes to protect us scratching our skin from the reefs underneath the water.Our instructor showed us how to carry the surf board, tie the leash around our ankle, know how to stand up, and how to fall down. While there were other group of students in the other surf school, I've noticed that we we're already heading towards the water. We lifted the boards and gently slide it down the water with the fins down. We paddled with our arms, then went far from the shores and had our surfing lessons in open water. The fear of sharks and swimming deep were out of our minds. My husband and I were enjoying the moment. We learned to surf that day! Thank you to our instructions for sharing their knowledge and skills. Also, the videos of us surfing were amazing - clear as you can see. I may have landed face down the water, it's ok. The experience of surfing with my husband together was epic ;-)We catch good waves despite the September weather. It was getting tiring, so we headed back to the shore. After a brief photo op and feedback, we returned the wet suit and shoes. There was an option to stay around or go back to the hotel. We decided for them to drive us back to our hotel. Looking forward to another surf lesson while in Hawaii! Mahalo!

Such a great experience. We stopped in and were able to book for the same day. My daughters picked it up so fast and had so much fun. They also took some pretty amazing pics and videos. Definitely recommend.