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Kauai Surf School
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#1 of 19 Outdoor Activities in Poipu
Surfing & Windsurfing
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Kauai Surf School offers Group, Private surf lessons, and Surf Clinics daily at the Kiahuna Beach in Poipu.
Poipu, Hawaii
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2023
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Gates Yager
Elgin, TX6 contributions
Cannot recommend it enough!
Sep 2022 • Couples
Great lessons and instruction! Did not think I would get remotely close to being able to surf but now I feel pretty confident that I could get good at it with a little more practice. My Fiancée was picking it up really fast and was having a blast with the instructor. They do a great job of giving you basics and foundations so you can further practice and get even better. If you have ever wanted to surf, this is a great way to start. Kauai Surf School is a great choice for your first time and I cannot recommend them enough.
Written September 16, 2022
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Moose
1 contribution
Excellent Experience
Apr 2023 • Solo
Excellent! Professional and patient instructors. You start with a 30min detailed land lesson on the grass by the beach near Poipu. Here they teach proper technique and safety. Their attitude is to have fun and be safe.

You then spend an hour in the water putting it all to good use. I was able to ride in over a dozen times and got the hang of it pretty quickly with helpful hints and tips from our instructor along the way. It was challenging while still being a whole lot of fun.

I recommend you wear lots of reef friendly sunscreen and come hydrated (surfing is an Olympic sport for a reason). They provide shirts/rash guards for use during the class.

My group was me (35M) and another 30-something male, as well as two younger teenage boys. Even with four people, we all got plenty of attention from the instructor. All ages and experiences are welcomed.

Mahalo to the Kauai Surf School. I would definitely recommend!
Written April 17, 2023
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Jay R
6 contributions
Great expereince!
May 2021
We had a bit of trouble finding the right parking area and the start of the lesson, so we were 15mins late. That being said, that was the only issue we had. We had our lesson with Bing, 3 total participants for the lesson. Bing was super awesome and easy to work with. He had the Hawaii vibe, laid back and chill. Though we were late, he accommodated us for the entire lesson. We were all first time surfers. We first went over the basics of standing up up on the board in a grassy area. We then went into the water and took turns as Bing helped us catch waves individual. He offered tips while in the water and was super pumped when we all got up on the board and were able to take it to the shore. Would recommend Kauai Surf School with Bing specifically to anyone!
Written June 4, 2021
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Sundey A
Koloa, HI20 contributions
Quality care for serving the best experience in the water- SO FUN
Jun 2020
You show up to these Kauai beaches for a "surf lesson" and are often met with some guy who gets out of his truck, smoke billowing out behind him... That is not the case with KSS.
I have lived on Kauai for years and watch this company show up professionally and offer a very family style surf experience that makes each new surfer feel safe and in hands of capable water men. I always send my visiting friends to use this school- knowing they will RAVE and have the experience that will leave them new LOVERS of surfing.
My kids have learned to surf with this company and I am just adding my review as a pat on the back to a great company run by great people for love of surfing.
Written August 29, 2020
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Jules C
1 contribution
Great experience, surfing waves on day 1!
Jan 2022 • Solo
Signed up for a lesson the day of, ended up in a group lesson with 2 people (instead of 4) which was amazing. More waves! Curran (sp?) was awesome, showed us the basics and had us out on the water very quickly. Everyone in the class was able to stand up and surf waves right onto the beach.

Great first experience and highly recommend ! They even give you a rash-guard and you can buy a cool t-shirt with a discount afterwards (20$.)
Written January 10, 2022
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Elkerton
CA3 contributions
Learning to Surf on Kauai
Jun 2022
Group lesson was perfect for teenage boys who were comfortable in the ocean but had not surfed. Our instructor Curren packed a lot of info and practice into the 90 minutes, and we swapped stories about some of my childhood heroes (i.e. his namesake). Boys all rode waves by the end and we took plenty of pictures and videos. Try to book this early in your trip so there is time deploy those new skills. :-)
Written July 2, 2022
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bcatlin
Boston, MA4 contributions
A++. Highly Recommended
Aug 2021 • Family
A++ period. Took a private lesson with my eleven year old daughter. Esiah is the man. His expert instruction had us riding tasty waves as soon as we hit the water. I felt like Johnny Utah from Point Break. Ha Ha! I went back a day later, rented a board, put Esiah’s instruction to use and was catching waves myself without further support (although admittedly my form was not perfect). THANK YOU Kauai Surf School! Great father daughter experience.
Written August 25, 2021
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Sal Z
4 contributions
Great introduction to surfing
Aug 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had two surf lessons at Kauai Surf school and can only recommend them. We got a great introduction and first lesson on land before heading out onto the water. Sparky was really a great teacher, patient and fun. He’s been surfing for many many many years and has probably taught endless numbers of surf classes to beginners, but he was enthusiastic, motivated and full of good energy.
Written September 2, 2023
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LindsayLessard
3 contributions
Great beginner surfing experience
Jul 2023 • Couples
Had a really great experience for my 1st ever surf lesson! I was impressed with how organized, friendly, and supportive the instructors were. After some instruction on the ground we quickly moved to the water and got going. It was great to get feedback from my instructor each time I went out and I got upright on the board after my 2nd try! I lost count of how many runs I got in, but was so happy to surf all the way to the beach several times. It was exhausting and so much fun. I definitely recommend Kauai Surf School to beginner surfers of all ages!
Written July 30, 2023
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Melanie B
5 contributions
Awesome experience
Jun 2021
Our instructor Isaiah was great. Our family had a mixed of somewhat experienced surfers and then me....that have never done it before. I was able to stand on the board on my first try thanks to our instructor. My daughter is very reserved and she felt so comfortable with him too. Thank you Kauai Surf School for the great experience.
Written June 30, 2021
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