“Jamie is patient, encouraging, and super knowledgeable. We were up and surfing on our first try — unforgettable!”
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Whether you're a couple, a parent and kid, or just a few friends looking to avoid the crowds, this semi-private surf lesson offers that perfect in-between: more personalized attention than a big group class, without going full one-on-one. With a 2-to-3 student max per instructor (and only from your party), you’ll get hands-on coaching tailored to your pace, from beach briefing to board balance to catching your first wave. All gear is provided, and the instructors are patient, experienced, and just stoked to share their home break. It’s a laid-back but legit way to learn surfing on Kauai—with more waves and less waiting.
GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 10 and up.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate
WHAT TO BRING
Swimwear, towel, reef-safe sunscreen
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 48 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
5.0★ from 700+ reviews on Google
Guests love the easygoing vibe, experienced instructors, and extra attention they get in these small lessons. Many first-timers highlight how clear land coaching and calm water conditions help them stand up and ride waves quickly. Families, couples, and friends call it one of the best parts of their trip — a perfect intro to surfing in Poipu’s mellow breaks.
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
About:
Our Semi-Private lesson is great for couples or for kids! It consists of 2-3 students from your party with a private instructor! This lesson will be more individualized than our Group Lesson. It allows you more attention with your instructor and you do not share your instructor with anyone outside of your party! Remember you must have 2-3 adults or in your party to book a Semi-Private Lesson.
Note: Each participant must be able to swim!
What to Bring:
Swimwear, Towel, Sunscreen
We will Provide:
Drinking Water, Surfboard, Rash Guard, Instructional Review and land lesson before getting in the water from one of our Surf Instructors
Important:
- Must provide your own ride to the BeachEndless Summer Surf School Kauai is a family-owned surf school based in sunny Poipu, known for their patient, professional instructors and relaxed small-group style. Their semi-private lesson pairs 2–3 people from your own party with a dedicated instructor, blending safety, fun, and clear step-by-step coaching to help you catch your first waves with confidence. Every session includes a thorough land lesson, in-water coaching, high-quality boards, and all the aloha you’d expect from Kauaʻi’s surfing tradition.
Lessons take place at Poipu Beach, Koloa, HI 96756 — exact beach meeting point is confirmed after booking. Guests must provide their own transportation to the beach.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances like the waves are too big or the waves are Flat.. We don’t cancel if it’s raining. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price. Cancelations MUST be made 48 hours prior to your booking time to receive the full refund.
Rebookings MUST be 24 hours prior to original booking NO EXCEPTIONS
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
Fewer People, More Waves
We didn’t want the chaos of a big group. My daughter was nervous, and I was only pretending not to be. So we booked the semi-private lesson—just the two of us and an instructor—and drove down to the beach without the pressure of strangers watching us wipe out.
Before even touching the water, our instructor walked us through the basics: how to paddle, how to stand, where to look, how to fall. It was calm and no-nonsense, the kind of talk that comes from someone who’s taught hundreds of first rides and still loves it.
“Just us, our boards, and enough waves to actually learn—without anyone else in the way.”
Out in the water, it was just us and a clean little break. No rush. No whistle blowing. The waves came in soft and predictable, and with the instructor giving light pushes and calm pointers, it wasn’t long before my daughter stood up and rode her first wave all the way in. I followed—not exactly stylish, but standing, smiling, riding.
It felt like the right way to learn: not hyped up, not crowded, just the rhythm of the ocean and someone who knew when to speak and when to let us figure it out. Surfing’s not something you master in an hour, but this gave us something better: a confident start, and a story we’d talk about all trip.
