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Surf Hawaii Surf School

62-148A Lokoea Pl., Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712
808 295-1241
Ranked #14 of 20 attractions in Haleiwa
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Owner description: Let surfing enhance your life! Surf Hawaii - Surf School is one of the most respected surfing school in Hawaii and on the North Shore of Oahu. The...... more » Owner description: Let surfing enhance your life! Surf Hawaii - Surf School is one of the most respected surfing school in Hawaii and on the North Shore of Oahu. The owner Edison de Paula is the head coach, with more then 25 years of experience. We teach surfing lessons, stand up paddle lessons and we run our Surf Camps designed to enable surfers of all ages and skill levels to live the dream of riding waves on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii. Surfing with Edison and his team of professional instructors is an exhilarating, healthy and natural experience available on the North Shore of Oahu. See what a difference professional surf instruction and the latest technology can make. Edison's surf school, a qualified professional surf coach that will make your dreams of surfing a reality! They are carefully selected, experienced instructors and experts in surfing. Our surf instructors are Lifeguards, CPR and First Aid certified. « less
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New Milford, Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

On May 25, 2012, three of us took surfing lessons with Bruno. We went out to Lanikai Beach for our lesson. Bruno was a great teacher and really was able to take 3 people who never surfed out to the ocean and got us riding the waves! A fair word of warning - the paddling out to the surf is... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Absolutely the best experience on the island thus far. Edison and Bruno were excellent and for 5 people that have never ever surfed each of us were able to get up on the board. It was awesome. If you are looking to do this for the first time then look no further. These guys make it fun and enjoyable. More

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Bend, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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My husband and I took a two hour stand up paddle "lesson" with Edison and it was terrible. Admittedly I am a teacher and I teach physical skills and have a pretty high standard but this guy really doesn't do any teaching. He sent us down the river on the boards while he supposedly put on sunscreen--I suspect he was... More

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Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

Was driving past Chun's Reef and saw Edison and his truck. Set up a surf lesson for the following morning and had a blast. Chun's Reef is an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate sufers. Edison was awesome and I highly recommend surf lessons with his company. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

It was Our first time surfing and thanks to Edison - I have a new passion, "SURFING" Thanks to Edison he kicked that beginning fear right out of me and after standing up that first time, I just wanted to keep doing again and again. Now All day i think about surfing. Seriously! Edison was an awesome instructor and Jenny... More

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florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2011
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Our kids wanted to learn to surf, but we waited until our last day in Hawaii. We signed for private lessons, and Sergio made sure the kids had the learning to succeed before they hit the water. They each stood up on the first wave and every one after! They can't wait to try surfing again!! More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2011

This was my first trip to Hawaii (Oahu) for my family and my daughter wanted to learn how to surf. I did a search on the internet and came across the surfhawaii4u website. It looked interesting and the price was reasonable. So, I signed up. Edison sent me an email letting me know when are reservation was and the directions... More

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VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2010

A Surf Hawaii (also search: surfhawaii4u) vacation is a great way to relax, surf, and make friends! Surf Hawaii is run by Edison de Paula (director of surf instruction) and Jenni Hernando (stand up paddle instructor and owner of the B&B). Our camp group (1 man and 3 women) was taught alternately by Kelvin Pascua and Edison who are both... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2010

If you want to learn to surf while your in Haleiwa, my experience at Surf Hawaii Surf School was absolutely awesome. Great people and an absolutely amazing time, aswell as a breathtaking location. Phenomenal. Cheers! More

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Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2010
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My wife and I called the day before we took the lesson and signed up for the semi private two and a half hour lesson. After a brief 20 minute lesson on body position on shore we where in the water learning to surf! Edison's excellent knowledge of the location and patience as an instructor payed off as both my... More

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