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What are your lesson times and when are you open?

2-hour lessons are available at 9 am, 12 pm & 3 pm daily, 365 days a year.

We are open rain or shine.

1-hour lessons are available at our 3pm lesson.

Phone lines are open from 8 am to 6 pm every day Hawaii Standard Time.

We operate at the beach location from approximately 8:45am to 5:15pm daily around our scheduled lessons. During that time we can also help to provide rentals. Our shop, the Ohana Surf Center, within the Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, is open from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

*There are times we may not be available at the beach at the beginning or end of our work day, if we do not have a morning or afternoon lesson scheduled or our last lesson ends early. For the most up-to-date daily hours of beach operation call our office to confirm. 808-599-SURF(7873)

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Is It Actually Possible To Surf On A Bodyboard?

Bodyboarding and surfing share core wave-riding principles, and it is possible to apply surfing-style maneuvers on a bodyboard by using its buoyancy, rails, and positioning techniques. While bodyboarding is typically[...]
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Is Bodyboarding Simpler Than Surfing In Hawaii?

Is Bodyboarding Simpler Than Surfing In Hawaii?

Bodyboarding is often easier for beginners in Hawaii because it does not require the pop-up and standing balance needed in surfing, allowing riders to experience waves from a stable prone[...]
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Can You Really Bodyboard Without Fins?

Can You Really Bodyboard Without Fins?

Swim fins are an essential tool for bodyboarding, providing propulsion, control, and safety when riding waves. While finless bodyboarding is possible in small, shallow conditions, it significantly reduces speed, stability,[...]
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