We actually walked around quite a bit before ending up here. Checked a few spots, compared prices, talked to people -- the usual process. And honestly, I'm really glad we landed on this place. They offered us the best deal we found: $30 per paddleboard, no pressure, no weird upselling. Everything was explained clearly, calmly, and with patience. The boards were in good condition, nothing sketchy. They helped us load everything onto the car and made sure it was secured properly, which sounds small, but after a long day -- that matters. The whole experience felt easy. No rush, no attitude, no "tourist trap" vibe. Just people who know what they're doing and treat you with respect. After that, we had an amazing time out on the river. Peaceful water, beautiful views -- exactly what we came for. Four hours flew by without even noticing. If I'm back on the island, I won't even think twice. I'll come straight here. $30 for 4 hours, solid boards, good people, zero stress. That's all I need. Highly recommend. read more

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures - Surfing Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Best place in Hanalei to rent a paddle board or a surfboard. We checked several other spots first, and everywhere else either had much higher prices or a bunch of restrictions and hidden fees (like charging $100 just to put a board on your car roof). None of that here. They have very reasonable prices, good-quality boards, and the staff helps you choose the right size board and paddle. We paid only $30 per person for a half-day SUP rental and $25 for a full day surfboard rental, which is a great deal for this area. One thing I'd recommend though - double-check that the staff actually secures the rope when they strap the boards to your car. The employee didn't want our help, but a few minutes into the drive the boards started coming loose. Luckily, we had a Jeep Wrangler with an open roof, so we were able to hold them. Turned out the ropes weren't even properly tied, just kinda thrown on. Hopefully this was just a one-off, especially since they do keep your card on file in case anything happens to the boards. Overall though best prices and conditions in town. Definately recommend! read more

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really nice experience with Patrick and Kawai. Went out two days with this company We enjoyed our first experience so much.. They are friendly, professional, and patient particularly with a newbie like me who has never served a day in his life. My son felt like he was ready to ride the big waves by the time he was done. they have lessons for beginners, but they also have an area for more experience riders looking to take the next step. read more

I've surfed a couple times so I'm still a beginner. Jack was an awesome instructor! Half way through the private lesson,he could tell I needed more of a challenge so he got me on a smaller board. He had me working on turns. It was so much fun!! Jack was so supportive and kind. It was also a great location- water wasn't deep and no coral. Mahalo! read more

This time we took lessons Totally worth it Lemon and kavaii got us all up on our boards within 15mins Pickle the photographed captured the moments perfect Over all end to end experience was amazing We came back and rented boards a couple days ago and had the same great service as always read more

Great service.! I have 2 kids that have never been on a surf board. We met Jack who greeted us with a big Aloha smile and took the boys for their 90 min lesson. They were both up a riding waves to shore shortly after hitting the water . Rented boards the following day for 1/2 day and they were able to catch waves on their own and ride them !! Excellent instructor! Patient, clear, encouraging and happy ! I went with this service because they offered 90 min classes rather than 60 mins and with 2 kids was a fair deal. We returned to rent boards the following day as they provide discounts to their previous students and were then best deal. And we like them ! read more

Our family had an absolutely amazing time learning to surf at Hanalei Bay. Nick was incredibly patient with us, and Pickle captured fantastic photos of all the fun. While the waves aren't the biggest, it's the perfect place to learn. The entire family was up and riding waves right away after Nicks training, and he taught us how to read the incoming sets so we knew which waves to choose and when to start paddling. The bay itself is quite shallow, making it ideal for surfers of all ages. read more

Great place to start your surfing adventure. Took a class with Patrick. He was really clear with his instructions and kept motivating me every time I tried to surf. Will strongly recommend this place to anyone who is trying to learn surfing. read more

Great instructors, wonderful service and overall awesome vibe. We'll be back for sure.

Great private lesson from Patrick! He was super patient with me and it was easy to share his stoke. This was my first time surfing and his guidance and assistance got me up on the first wave and many more after that. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Jack is an amazing teacher! Danielle ran the shop with a smile and friendly energy. Will definitely be coming back!

Nice board selection , nice boutique surf shop for clothes ( but was out of my size ) Very friendly staff , great service . read more

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We booked a last minute lesson for 2 a couple hours (tops) before the lesson started. We showed up early for check-in as they request, and so glad we did! The office manager was so friendly and helped us sign the waivers, try on and select correct sized rash-guards (e.g. woman in group elected for men's small for the longer torso), and get oriented for where to meet our instructor on the beach. Our instructor Pono was super friendly, relaxed in a professional way (kind instruction, no negativity!), and absolutely great at conveying key points for how to surf in clear ways. My partner and I felt like we picked it up immediately because of his close attention to our individual habits that needed correcting! He took care of the wave selection and timing so that all we had to do was ride the wave, and it was a perfect beginner's lesson, so fun!! He even stayed out a little longer with us so we could try and catch that perfect wave back to shore. Hanalei Bay is also such a safe place to learn with all sand bottom, shallow enough to walk out in places when you get tired of paddling. Thank you for a wonderful lesson Pono, and thank you to everyone for a wonderful experience. We'll be back for intermediate lessons!! read more

Great private lesson for our teenager from Pono! He was patient and answered all questions. Our son was able to get up multiple times during the 90-minute lesson and came back asking to rent a board for the rest of our trip. read more

The employees were very welcoming and made the process very simple. The SUP's were so fun and the entire family had a blast! Thanks for the stoke! read more

Rented a board here and is my go to place to rent. Very friendly , secured the board on my car without me even asking . Highly recommend.

Friendly staff. Great surf instructors. Worked w/ Nate for a 1:1 private lesson. Would 10000% recommend for those who want to improve. The shop/business works like a well oiled machine read more

Great boards and nice staff. Value was great especially for returning customers. I highly recommend a lesson with Patrick

Great lessons from Mitchell! Great family business! Plenty of rental equipment and expertise as well.

Super easy to book and communicate with, and my beginner 8- and 10-year-olds loved their coach, Tapu. In stunning Hanalei Bay--ringed by lush, misty mountains--they were riding waves within minutes (4th and 1st waves!). Though initially disappointed not to have Tapu for their second lesson, they had just as much fun with Mitchell. Patient, skilled, and joyful coaches made it a truly unforgettable experience. read more

Highly recommended family-run local business in Hanalei Bay. My son had his first surf lesson with Jack who was terrific and had him catching waves on his own by the end of the 1hr session. Great overall experience, from booking, checking in at the surf shop, meeting the instructor at the beach, and through the lesson. read more

Nate was amazing. I can't tell you how happy we are. I am 59 and my daughter is 18 and we are in decent shape but had never surfed. Nate got us up on waves over and over. I have never had that much fun. He is a rock star! read more

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures - Nate getting my daughter ready for her last wave. - Surfing Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Absolutely the best surf lesson on the Island! If you go, ask for Kohl! He was so nice and had a fantastic attitude! We loved our experience so much we booked a second lesson with Kohl! ‍ Definitely a must do! It made our trip! Thanks again Kohl! read more

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures - Surfing Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Nick was an excellent teacher! He helped us focus on the key aspects of a successful ride - which led to the four of us getting up on the board first try and every ride after. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to catch surf fever! We are now lifelong lovers of the ride. read more

Had the best time getting all four of our kids in the line up with Tapu! He handled them and us so and there was ear to ear smiles the whole time! So thankful!!! read more

Surfing with Hendrix was the highlight of our Kauai trip! We booked surfing lessons for our group of four adults that were all beginners. Hendrix taught us the basics on the sand and then sent us into the water. He was super friendly and patient with us and you could tell he genuinely wanted us to successfully ride some good waves! We were riding waves non-stop the minute we got into the water - he would send us off one by one and then sometimes when the wave was too good to miss, he'd send two of us off together. Overall such a great experience and so worth it that we really contemplated whether we'd have time for another lesson with Hendrix before we left the island. There's multiple lessons happening at the same time by this company in the water at the same area, and all the instructors are so funny and friendly! read more

My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Hawaiian Surfing Adventures! Their team made us feel like family, treated us with great service and kindness. We booked a private surf lesson and we were lucky enough to have Mitchell as our instructor. He is the most knowledgeable and had the most calming energy. He was a great coach and got us up on the board almost immediately! His recommendations are something we are going to take with us anywhere we try next. It is DEFINITELY worth the $$$. It's like 10 try's on your own in one lesson. Definitely using them next time we're on the island. read more

Came in the day before and they provided me with a bunch of different availability and were very good about time. I had lessons with Tapu who had me in the water within 10 minutes of learning on the sand and was very helpful. For my first time surfing it was a 10/10 experience I would come back anytime and is an easy recommendation to anyone. read more

We had a fabulous time surfing and loved the shop!!! Great business and instructors were fun and engaging

I definitely recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to try surfing! As an ocean lifeguard in California for 32 years, I can say that Hawaiian surfing is super conscientious and safe. Evan was our instructor as he guided my 62 year old wife to a fantastic experience. He was thorough, kind and super knowledgeable about his instructions. You'll love their entire staff as well! Huge thank you to Evan and the entire staff! read more

Easy going, knowledgeable and very positive and encouraging instructor in Patrick Corcoran. Wonderful photographer to capture your surfing adventure. Bridgette at the shop is very friendly and informative as well. read more

Highly recommend for those who aren't sure about surfing and want to try it. Jack was my instructor and he was the real deal on helping me catch my very first wave. As a deaf person, I was worried if there would be a clash in communication, but he was so patient and so awesomely understanding. We were able to adapt with my deafness and I was floored on how amazing surfing can be! If you want a chill instructor who is able to adapt with any small things, Jack is your guy! read more

We had a great time learning how to surf with Patrick. It was my first time and I'll be back!

Our family had the BEST experience. Thank you HSA for a memorable and exciting time riding the waves- both paddle boarding AND surfing!

Great experience and great staff. From the check-in, to the shuttle, and the instructor everyone was extremely nice and helpful. read more

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures - Surfing Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Awesome lesson for the kids. We thought for sure they would be falling a lot, so we hit the store to grab some waters for the first 30 minutes. Got back and the kids were already surfing! Sean was an awesome instructor. Wish we had gone earlier in the week and done multiple lessons! read more

Amazing experience! Everything was awesome. Nate and Evan helped each one of our party have success. I highly recommend this place if you're wanting to learn to surf! read more

Lessons were awesome! The day was perfect and our instructor was awesome. Highly recommend for families looking to take lessons together.

We had a wonderful surf lesson today! Cute little shop and great team. Would definitely come again :)

Hands down the best surf experience on the island--my daughter and I felt like total pros thanks to their incredible instruction and positive energy. If you're thinking of booking lessons, stop scrolling and go with them--you won't find better. read more