For the past two summers we have done surf camps in the summer with Coach Frank and his crew. Great way to improve our surfing and overall water skills, but also make new friends. Can't wait for next year's! read more

Coach Frank was able to get me on countless waves during my first time on a surfboard! During my lesson, I was able to stand for the overwhelming majority of the session, and caught SO MANY WAVES. He taught me the importance of body strength and mobility, then focused fundamentals of the surfboard and how to navigate it. Once we got into the water, he coached me through the waves and got me standing in less than 3 waves. As the session progressed, I got more confident and Coach Frank taught me how to stand up faster and even how to read the waves. Coach Frank is more than just a surf instructor. He understands the value of on the ground health and happiness. I really enjoyed his friendly demeanor and his teaching style. He even offered to help me find spots to surf and equipment for when I get back home. read more

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Great instructor and perfect location. Loved that we didn't have to deal with the crowds in Waikiki. Frank was super friendly and patient. He provided photos and videos without charging extra. He had rash guards and water shoes since we didn't have any. We can go back and rent boards from them if we want to go back out another day. Would highly recommend!! read more

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It was an amazing surf camp! My son joined his first surf camp and completely fell in love with surfing. And they're the best surf crew I've ever seen! I'll definitely keep signing him up for this camp in the future. read more

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Ivan is super cool and an excellent surf coach! He was great with my 10 year old. The entire experience was fun, easy and memorable! I highly recommend Blue Ocean Breeze Surf. Frank the owner runs the place and is also very cool. read more

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Great kids surf camp, confidence grew so much over the course of the week! Thanks to the whole team

We had a great surf lesson today! It was so fun and so successful. I think we will take the kids with us next week. The instructors were helpful and safe. The waves on the Ewa side of Ala Moana is nowhere near as crazy crowded as Waikiki. I have never caught so many waves lesson before. Also a great view of Diamondhead. I recommend! Price much better than Waikiki too read more

Fantastic coach, my kids are already established surfers and they progressed all week and had a great time!

Frank is the BEST! Very friendly and professional. My daughter and my son took their first surf lesson from him, and they both happy. Frank teach very well for beginners. I can see they way he explained and give instructions was very clear and easy to understand. I'm highly recommend Frank for surf lesson. read more

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Coach Frank is an incredible instructor! Since moving to Hawaii, I have had at least 4 different surfing teachers, and he is the absolute best. I'm not JUST interested in having a one-time fun experience (which he provides), but I also want to get good enough to surf on my own. Coach Frank definitely prepares me for that. His knowledge of the ocean and its behavior is vast, and he teaches me about surfing, as well as other ocean sports and activities. He's had over a decade of coaching experience with all different types of people, and you can definitely tell - because when I have anxious moments on the water, he is so calming and helps me to get past my own nervous feelings. I am definitely not a risk-taker or thrill-seeker, so I'm really grateful to coach for making me feel more confident and stronger in my surfing abilities. I'm forever grateful to Coach Frank! read more

Frank is simply the best! He is Super attentive, friendly, and hilarious! He made our first time surfing so much fun, it was the highlight of our week long trip to Oahu. Thank you so much Blue Ocean Breeze! read more

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Completed the 8 week intermediate surf program with Frank and loved it. I went from beginner renting long boards and mostly falling in the water to enjoying surfing on my own 8 ft foamie every day. Frank pushes you hard and gets you over the beginners slump. Highly recommended if you want to get into surfing as a regular thing instead of an occasional activity. Surfing almost every day now! read more

I bought a Groupon lesson for two 2 days prior to f'ing out at 3 pm the day before that the owner accidentally doubled booked. Was asked if I could take the 8am slot or 2 pm slot. Hell no, I'm not going to pay full price to accommodate a time slot that doesn't fit in my day. I'm happy that your business is doing well, but it's still messed up and I would not recommend your surf school to anyone or attempt to book with you again. My kids were really looking forward to surf lessons. The owner didn't even offer a discounted price for the other time slots as well. Poor customer service. On top of that, 3 pm does not give me any time to search for another school. read more

Coach Frank was great. We'd never surfed, and I honestly wasn't sure I'd be able to - so glad that we chose to learn here! We started on the beach, where Frank showed us board basics & how to ride, then headed out. My son (11) and I both caught 5 waves, and had a blast. Definitely do this if you're on the fence - you won't regret it! read more

I took a semi-private lesson with Coach Frank and had an amazing time! A friend referred Blue Ocean Breeze after I shared I was looking for surfing classes. I quickly learned that they had a simple online booking process. I reached out via Facebook and was connected with Frank who was friendly and professional. We hopped on a quick call to learn about the different group and private lesson options, then paid online. Unfortunately, we ran into some flight delay issues and thanks to Frank's flexibility and understanding, we still made it happen! It was easy to find Frank on the day of the lesson at Ala Moana Park. I'm not the best swimmer out there but Coach Frank's positive energy and clear instructions made me feel extremely safe and comfortable before heading out into the water. We started with a ~10-15 minute warm-up and surfing basics on the beach. He provided constructive feedback and re-assured me by answering any questions I had. When we got into the water, Frank was extremely patient and encouraging which helped me gain confidence after catching a few baby waves. I will definitely take another lesson with Frank when I get the chance to visit Honolulu again. I highly recommend booking lessons with Frank! read more

I highly recommend Frank to anyone that is looking for surf lessons. I booked a private surf lesson with Frank for my son. Before getting into the water, Frank went over the basics of surfing. He was patient, respectful, and communicated well. He made sure my son had a good understanding before getting into the water. It was pretty cool watching them surf and seeing my son catch some waves. He had the biggest smile when they came back. Frank is great with kids. He is very personable and friendly. He is an awesome coach! My son is looking forward to his next surf lesson with Frank. My husband was so impressed that he will be booking a surf lesson with Frank too. read more

Awesome lesson by Coach Frank. It's my first time surfing, and I managed to stand up after just a few attempts, thanks to Frank's amazing instructions. Coach Frank is extremely patient with me, and after each try, he provides constructive feedback on what mistakes I've made, so that I could keep on improving my feet positioning. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to know how to surf in the Waikiki area! read more

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN TO SURF, THIS IS THE PLACE. I took a private lesson from Owner Frank. Not only is he a fabulous instructor but he's very patient as well. Frank does a 15 minute land course then takes you out at Ala Moana Park, (total 90 minutes) As a 67 year old, I had my doubts about even paddling out to the waves but under Franks instruction, I was standing up on my very first try. Franks communication was superb. I called and left a voice mail message the day before and Frank got back to me as soon as he was done with his lesson. Frank even opened up a noon time slot for me. I had called another place prior to calling BlueOcean but they took hours to respond and didn't have a time slot. All in all, I was thrilled with this experience. read more

Surf Coach Coach Frank is very professional, friendly, supportive and can teach anyone to surf. No need for your morning coffee or pre-workout powder, spend a minute with Coach Frank and you'll feel recharged, motivated, and ready to do anything. His passion for surfing and positive energy is contagious. He'll teach you proper technique and emphasize ocean safety so that you'll get the most fun out of surfing. I still remember catching my first wave all on my own. I was so stoked and now I'm addicted to surfing. My wife, 8-yr-old daughter, and I took lessons at Blue Ocean Breeze Surf School and now we surf together as a family. Thank you Coach! Ala Moana Beach If you take surf lessons in the heart of Waikiki, you'll have to pay for parking, walk blocks to get to the beach, and deal with crowded surf spots (which can be intimidating and at times dangerous). Ala Moana Beach, where Coach Frank teaches his lessons, has free parking and surf spots that aren't crowded. The beach is also walking distance to Ala Moana Center (the mall), Whole Foods, and other restaurants & shops where you can grab a bite to eat or drink after your session. There's always a good mix of locals and tourists at Ala Moana Beach with lots of Aloha, good vibes, and great surf. read more

Frank was a wonderful teacher. My daughter and I reserved a group lesson, which ended up being just the two of us. After a brief beach demo we paddled out and each caught and rode the first waves we attempted. Got up and rode them almost back to the beach! That's a testament to Frank's skill as a teacher- neither of us had surfed before. The lesson was a great success, though today we're both sore--it uses a lot of muscles I apparently do not use regularly! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

My 8 year old son had only surfed a few times prior to meeting Coach Frank and he needed some guidance and a confidence boost. After his first lesson he was standing up on the board and was SO happy. Coach Frank went over the basics of surfing, different types of boards, the mechanics of surfing, etc. He explained everything really well to my son, who is a total perfectionist and typically doesn't take well to learning new things. He is great with kids, has a flexible schedule and is really personable. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn the sport of surfing! read more

Frank is an amazing instructor and water-man. If you're taking surf lessons this should be your top-choice. Professionalism: on-time, organized, and clear. Skill: Had my son and I catching waves on our own in min time. Cost: cheap, relative to other available schools. Aloha: yes. read more

This is my first surfing experience. Frank was very patient and encouraging with the coaching. He made the seemingly hard activity simple by providing me with 3 simple steps to follow. I successfully stood up at the end of the session. Frank definitely made my first surfing experience enjoyable, and I'm considering taking more training back home. read more

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I'm a non athletic stiff adult. But I don't fear trying out new things. I think everybody should surf at least once in their lives. In the clear oceans in Hawaii. With Frank. I live in Los Angeles so I've taken lessons before but didn't have the time to continue lessons. So I was back at zero level when I traveled to Hawaii. Frank took me out and started me with a good pre-work out and then we went out to surf. I had 2 awesome lessons and felt awesomely sore for the next several days. Frank makes things pretty simple and easy and safe. The feeling you get when you're finally up on the board and surfing is the best. Way better than skiing. For people who don't want to get freckles and spots, I recommend shiseido stick foundation with SPF for sunscreen. A nice layer of that will keep your skin nice and dair. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of Frank and this wonderful surf school. I've had several lessons with different outfitters to work on my technique - I truly appreciate that every instructor has different teaching styles and methodologies and I want to hear them all - but 100% - I clicked with Frank. His meticulous attention to detail, placement, position, everything was so on point. He insisted on making me practice on land before entering the water, which was clutch even though at first I didn't think I needed it. He also made me do a thorough warm up - strangely enough, I've never had that with any other instructor. I have no doubt that the other schools on Yelp with hundreds of reviews are good, but Frank's passion and dare I say, pedagogy, is borne from a passion to share his love of surfing with others. WHEN I am back on the island, I will be continuing with Frank. Mahalo! read more

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My granddaughter had the opportunity to take lessons from Frank Cabral, on her recent visit to Oahu.Devyn told me what a great teacher Frank was, and how patient he was. She had a 2 hour lesson and at the end of her lesson was able to get up on her board..She told me it was the best experiece she had in Hawaii. Thanks Frank, Devyn will be back ! read more

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We had such a great day on the water with Coach Frank! His teaching style meets you where you are and is so much better than other lessons I've had. He gives you detailed and specific feedback after each wave to help you improve. He made us feel at ease and made sure we had a fun and safe day surfing. I loved it so much I booked another lesson immediately! His communication, from questions about booking to reminders before our lesson, was so clear and so professional. Look no further for a great surf lesson! read more

Coach Frank made learning to surf so fun! Being out of shape I was nervous to take on the waves, but the motivation and positive energy Frank had made the whole experience so enjoyable. My partner and I were complete newbies to surfing and with the help of Coach Frank we were both able to get up on every wave! The prices are great for the quality of instruction. We accidentally booked our lesson 2x for the same day and of course he was going to remedy the double payment but we had such a good time we decided to go back for another lesson! If you're in Oahu and wanting a quality lesson with a fantastic instructor I highly recommend! ‍ read more

Maybe better for experienced surfers but wasn't great for us beginners. Was impatient and condescending, seemed annoyed to be working with people with no experience. I thought that was the purpose of surf school. Update - he thinks it is a false review because he kept calling me by the wrong name all day. read more

Coach Frank was absolutely incredible. I've taken surf lessons before in Waikiki and they were wonderful too, but Coach Frank did above and beyond. He helped me to do the one thing I couldn't do on my own: catch a wave by myself. After each wave, he was very specific and kind about tips and techniques that would help me and he was very encouraging! I felt very very comfortable and had a BLAST (exhausted in the best way)! Coach Frank was even kind enough to give us a ride back to our hotel after our lesson :D. Overall, this was the best and my favorite surfing experience and I'm so thankful I found Coach Frank! read more

This is hands down an incredible surf school. Frank is an amazing instructor that cares about his students and it shows. This not like a majority of the surf schools that just bring you in and throw you on a board. Frank takes the time to do stretching and get to know the students. I only wish more businesses took his approach and really cared. My daughter had lessons with Frank and it was the highlight of her visit. She is coming back to continue her journey to appreciating the water and environment here in Hawaii. Frank is a top notch instructor with a heart to match his skills. Do not waste your time at any of the other run of the mill schools that just want your money and nothing else. Frank is the real deal and makes me proud to be living here and call him part of my "Ohana" Call Frank up and make an appointment You will not regret it read more

Thanks to Frank for the endless patience with my two daughters (ages 7 and 9) . They indeed stood up on their first lesson! He obviously has a ton of experience with surfing and can teach as advanced as each student can handle. However, as I told him, in our case his experience as a father helped him even more than his experience as a surfer. read more

Frank Cabral, the proprietor of Oahu's finest surfing school, gave my wife her first surfing lessons on our trip. It may be the highlight of a perfect vacation. He's a reeeeeally good instructor and a great guy with a tight business. As a fellow small business man I tip my hat. The following is the heartfelt review of my wife on his website: "I'm 52 in moderate good condition and I swim pretty well, but a little geeky athletically, having never played sports like my husband. Though I was a little nervous, Frank Cabral immediately put me at ease with his thorough instructional with stretching and practice routines at the water's edge before we went out in the surf (whew, thank you). He matched me to the modest surf of the beach he selected for me, and it was a safe, exhilarating, lifetime-memorable experience that resulted in me sort of standing on that surf board several times. He was always in close proximity and my husband had a blast photographing and filming my comedy. My second lesson he took us to a higher degree of difficulty beach across the island with lots of surfers where I most importantly learned to competently and safely manage a myriad of new situations on the water with him always near by. As I further enjoy my new love of surfing, I will never forget the invaluable beginnings with Frank Cabral's patient surfing lessons. Thank you, Frank from my husband and I and we hope to see you again when we're back in Oahu." ....and thank you again, Frank. You make us small business owners of the world look good. Dick read more

My teen daughter and a friend had a chance to take private lessons from Coach Frank this summer. They had an incredible experience! Coach Frank is caring and professional. He took novice surfers and gave them the skills and confidence to tackle pretty big waves. He's great at communicating with parents and flexible with our schedules. He taught the girls skills that they can use for the rest of their lives, along with a love of the ocean. Highly recommend this surf school! read more

Cabral (Frank) is an awesome surf instructor. He is patience, super careful and really attentive to detail. I took my first lesson at Castles beach, in Kailua and it was perfect spot for me as a beginner. The lesson starts from the very important basics: being able to carry my board from the car to the beach, getting to know each part of the board as well as warm-up and stretching exercises. We worked basic movements on the sand and then we went onto the water. He made the whole experience really smooth and enjoyable. I could stand-up and surf some waves on my first class. I am so so happy. I really recommend his lessons. read more

The perfect end to my trip in Oahu. Frank was really flexible with me, not only with scheduling, but with the lesson as well. He offered to paddle out further with me after realizing I'm actually a pretty good surfer. It was my first time surfing, at least in this lifetime. Overall, awesome and sweet guy who will get you the surfing experience you want! read more

I had a great time learning surfing basics from Frank! The kick start was very useful and he made it a lot simpler and easier than I anticipated. read more

Frank is an awesome surf instructor and Kailua was the perfect spot for a morning lesson. Skip the crazy crowds of Waikiki and enjoy the most beautiful spot on the island. He was an excellent instructor and gave my 12 year old great direction. She's gone to surf camp and taken other lessons but she said Frank was the best by far. read more

Amazing!!! We had a blast. We did a family group lesson, we asked for it to be focused on the kids. Parents still got up as well. Professional, fun, and spring for the pictures!!! They are a keepsake that we will keep forever. Frank is a great coach. We will definitely schedule with him again the next time we are on island! read more

Frank is an experienced and patient coach. He gave my 9-year daughter great instruction at Queen's surf beach. Originally I would book his lesson on the first day we arrive Kailua. He told me the weather is no proper to surf because it's very windy. So safety is his first concern. That's good. read more