Enjoyed my lesson, but it's gonna take a few more for me! All the instructors are professional and…read morefriendly. See you guys again soon!

The lesson overall went fine, but the instruction was only 25 seconds long (my husband got it on…read morevideo). The instructor showed us how to get up twice and that was it. Luckily there was a man in the water not affiliated with Uncle Bryan's that was giving us tips while we were in the water, which the instructor wasn't happy about. The photographer, Heath, never showed up. I texted him multiple times to confirm he'd be there and all I got was a thumbs up emoji so I thought he'd be there, but he never came. The instructors brushed me off and said "oh maybe he'll show." From shore it was impossible for my husband to get photos/know which surfer was me, so I was really disappointed to not have any photos.

Noho taught my kids (ages 5, 9, 11) to surf last winter. He was awesome! The kids had a blast and…read morethey caught so many waves they lost count. Great family-run company and patient instructors. We couldn't have asked for anything better!

My kids had a great time surfing with Raymond at Chun's Reef. They both caught lots of waves…read more I took off one star because of the office's lack of communication. They were supposed to text me right after I made my appt and the day before the lesson. Neither occurred until I called the office. They were very friendly.

We had SUCH an amazing time with 808 Surf School!!…read more Andy was the best-- professional, knowledgeable, really attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable in the water the whole time. He explained everything in a way that made it easy and not intimidating at all. This was my boys' VERY FIRST time surfing ever, and they both got up and rode waves ‍ It was the coolest thing to watch--they were so fearless and had the best time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're even thinking about surf lessons, this is 100% the place. Andy is awesome

We went out with Tristan for a private surf lesson for 3. He met all of us where our skill level…read moreand comfort was at! My son (4.5) had surfed before but Tristan got him on the board alone for a couple of waves, and was understanding when his stamina ran out an hour in. My daughter (2.5) was great on land, but hated the waves once in the water, but she was never pressured. I'm an experienced surfer but only get out about once a year so Tristan was able to help me get that muscle memory back, and was patient when I took breaks to check on my kids (and husband! They weren't alone). Even my husband who vowed never to surf again said he'll try it next time with these guys! Would definitely recommend for anyone learning to surf on the north shore!

Chris is both encouraging and constructive with his teaching…read more He taught me how to read waves and adapt to the local conditions and paddle around to find our own peaks, the lesson was absolutely full of gems. In one session I went from struggling to pop up properly to riding one all the way in. Only regret is I didn't plan my stay in North shore longer, planning on being back to learn more from the legend soon Mahalo coach!!!

Booked a lesson for 2 with Fozzy. He was great! Super knowledgeable and patient with us beginners…read more We were both able to catch some great waves even though we didn't think we could. Highly recommended for anyone! This was an awesome experience

Koa led my kids on a great surfing adventure! They were up and surfing pretty quickly and did…read moreawesome! Great experience!

North Shore is a Must! Haleiwa is the cutest town. Everyone is laid back and truly captures the…read morelocal island beauty, scenery and people! Waimea Falls is true natural beauty. The walk to the falls is serene 30 min walk. You must visit Waimea Bay and jump from the rock.

Shaydo is a true legend and an amazing teacher. Just after a few try i was up and surfing. He bring…read morean added amazing cultural history about his love for Hawaii and the culture....know the best spot, from surfing to eating. Mahalo nui loa!!!!! Cannot wait to hit the wave and hope to be back. Thank.

Worth every penny!!!…read more First time to the North Shore and wanted to try surfing. I decided to book with Shaydo because he's a professional surfer, CPR trained and trusted waterman....I definitely made the right choice!!! From the moment I met him, I felt comfortable and relaxed. He was very patient and thorough before we even got in the water. Once we were in the water, Shaydo got me up on my board and I WAS SURFING!!! Needless to say, the time in the water flew by and I had so much fun. I would definitely book a class with Shaydo again. It was such an authentic experience, plus how many people can say they learned to surf with a professional surfer!

After hearing about the madhouse of surfers learning to surf at Waikiki, I decided to buy a…read moreGroupon* and take the long drive to the north shore for lessons with Matt at Blue Rush Surf School. Unfortunately, I had to call Matt over 5 times before he finally picked up. He was very friendly when he did pick up and promised to call me back in 2 minutes. Which turned into 45 minutes. At which point I was already sleeping, since I was 6 hours ahead of Hawaii. So that turned into another few days of trying to catch Matt at the right moment to schedule a lesson. Right before Matt hung up, he asked me to call him the day before the lesson to remind him. What?? So for obvious reasons, I was worried that Matt wouldn't show up on the day of the lesson. But 24 hours had already passed since I bought the Groupon, so I was committed. We arrived at the lesson on time, but Matt wasn't there. When we called Matt, he said that he had to take care of his mom at the last minute, but was sending his friend Stephanie, who arrived soon after. (We later found out that Matt wasn't even in Hawaii, so I'm not sure why Matt needed to wait until the last minute to reveal this tidbit of information.) Well, to my surprise, Stephanie's lesson was really good and we both stood up despite the tiny waves and crappy surfboards. (My husband's board's fin was torn in half.) After we'd been in the water for an hour (we paid for a 90 minute lesson), Stephanie tried to end the lesson. We pointed out that the lesson was shorter than advertised, and she extended the lesson. It did make for an awkward 30 minutes though since Stephanie obviously did not want to be there any longer. BOTTOM LINE: I think Matt and Stephanie are both good surfers and teachers. However, they don't seem to be great business people. *If you buy the Groupon, Matt will tell you to pay him an extra $5 in cash to cover "taxes." 15% tax seems a little suspicious, and I would bet that the IRS never saw a cent of that $5.

Blue Rush Surf School (Matt) made our surfing experience sooooo much fun. We went surfing on…read more02/11/14 on our family vacation to Hawaii. There were a total of 4 young adults and 3 children. Matt has a very effective way of teaching how to surf (simplistic, straight forward, and NOT info-overload)..... exactly how it should be taught because everyone of us got up one their first or second wave. He went out of his way to make sure we all understood what we were doing and that the kids were safe. He is alert and always aware of his surroundings (conditions and logistics). My cousins (the 3 kids in group) said it was their favorite activity while in Hawaii for 1-week. They even convinced us to go a SECOND time!!! If you want to quickly learn how to surf in a safe & FUN environment go to Blue Rush Surf School and learn from a NorthShore surfer!

When I used Natty Surf for my lessons, it exceeded my expectations. Zory taught me how to properly…read morecatch a wave! Sooo fun!! Thank you Zory for your expertise and aloha!

I found Natty Surf through a friend and when I googled them I was sold by Zorys all the 5 star…read morereviews on Google!! I was surprised there are no reviews here so I wanted to make sure to leave mine. I am a beginner surfer looking to level up to intermediate. My experience with Zory has been fantastic to far in helping me work towards my goals. Located in the NS zory is great at breaking down fundamentals not only on physical form but also safety and what to look for when independently practicing. I needed an instructor who doesn't just want to get me to catch a bunch of waves in 1 session. I needed one who can help me make surfing a regular exercise and hobby of mine. I'm so happy that I found Zory to coach me through it!

While Haleiwa was actively under evacuation warnings from potential flash flooding and extreme…read moreweather conditions (high wind, dangerous surf, downed power lines, etc), Chance was still offering to take people out. Not only is that an extreme liability, but these are NOT conditions that are safe to learn to surf in! Check in with the many other local instructors who know when to prioritize your safety, because this isn't one of them. What an off-putting interaction.

I booked a 90-minute, two-person lesson to take with my 11-year-old son (on the tall side of 11;…read morehe's 5'2"), and we both had an amazing time! Chance is a great teacher. It was a beginner lesson for both my son and me. I took a lesson on Maui 15 years ago (I won't name names, because it was so long ago), and back then it felt like my husband and I spent half an hour on the beach learning how to pop up with vague instructions a'la Paul Rudd.... Fast-forward to today; I was expecting something similar, but it was quite the opposite with Chance. During our lesson today with him, we spent a few minutes on the beach going over safety, a few more practicing standing up, and then we were in the water catching waves! It was so much fun, and we plan to book a refresher with Chance the next time we're on Oahu. Oh, and Chance is currently a bit of a local surfing celebrity; while we were out there, other pros were congratulating him on his big wave from last week. It was featured on SurfLine, or you can check it out here: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/wave-day-chance-king-oahu-outer-reef-january-22/143222