Uncle Bryan's Surf Lessons are awesome!…read more We met Bryan and Lisa - his wife - she does the scheduling for lessons - she is originally from Hilton Head which is another Disney haunt we visit - DVC Hilton Head too along with DVC Aulani)! We took tandem surfing lessons with the kids here on the north shore (8&10). Oh it was great and we had an awesome time. We always felt safety was a priority and we enjoyed how engaging and personable the team was with our family! What a great experience and trip to the north shore!

High on the list of things my kids wanted to do in Hawaii was learn to surf. After several…read morerecommendations for Uncle Bryan's, we booked semi-private lessons. My kids had a blast. We also booked the photographer which is worth the slight cost.

Incredible experience! 1st time surfing experience couldn't have gone better! Andy had the best…read moreenergy and helped my boys feel confident and comfortable! Jon got amazing pictures for us too!

I had a very disappointing experience with this surf lesson, and I would not recommend it…read more The instructor took us to a location where the water was extremely shallow and there were little to no waves. We ended up having to spend about 10 minutes driving to another spot, where the waves were still very small. The lesson also consistently ended almost 10 minutes early to take photos, even though we never requested or asked for photos. I would much rather have that time used for actual instruction. More importantly, I did not feel that the instructor was paying close attention to the student. He often looked away from the student and seemed more focused on relaxing and looking down into the ocean rather than actively watching and teaching. There was also very little constructive instruction once we were in the water. Overall, the experience did not feel professional or worth the money. I would not recommend this surf lesson to others.

My fiancée and I had our first surfing lesson with Lawrence the other day, and we had an amazing…read moreexperience! Everything we needed was provided, so all we had to do was show up ready to learn. Lawrence gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made us feel comfortable and confident in the water. We caught a ton of waves, and Lawrence was incredibly patient and encouraging throughout the lesson. He even helped my fiancée paddle out since she's much smaller, which made a huge difference and showed how attentive he is to each student's individual needs. We had so much fun and can't wait to come back for another lesson with Lawrence and the North Shore Oahu Surf School. Highly recommend!

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

So many great things to say about Amy and Lawrence and this surf school overall! We had done a…read morelesson at a different beach with a different school when we first got to Oahu and our daughter (6yo) was a little intimidated by the experience. She kept asking to give it another shot, so I reached out to North Shore Surf Girls and they were so understanding and accommodating. From the very first minute of the lesson, I knew it was going to be a great experience. Amy offered really clear, gentle instruction and had my daughter up to her feet on the first wave. Lawrence was also super great with our son (who is only 3) and both kids were out there catching waves for the full hour having a blast. This was a 10/10 experience and I would highly recommend them as teachers, especially if you have young kids and are in need of a tandem lesson.

North Shore surf School has it all great instructor!, location and equipment! This school has Aloha…read morefor the people and the place. You will be surfing with style in no time! Thanks Carol!!

My boyfriend and I wanted to take a surf lesson on the famed North Shore (and also because we did…read morenot want to learn how to surf in the hustle and bustle of Waikiki). We found Island Style Surf School with the most competitive pricing for a semi-private lesson and with the most positive reviews. We decided kind of last minute so we did not call Sergio until this morning around 7am. We wanted to do a lesson the same morning or early afternoon. Although Sergio was unavailable, he was able to accommodate us with another instructor. Sergio was very responsive to our messages and kept us in the loop. Since it was so last minute, he had to call around to see if any of his instructors was free to teach. We ended up meeting our instructor, Guto at the Haleiwa Beach House restaurant and driving a few miles to Chun's Reef. From the moment we met him, Guto was an absolute delight to work with. He was so enthusiastic and friendly, not to mention funny! He made us feel completely at ease and answered all of our questions. We got to know him a bit and he is really a genuinely great guy. He was also very thorough with safety and made sure that we understood what was safe and what wasn't. He also kept us safe from other beginner surfers and was always very aware of our surroundings. We were with him for 2 hours and to my surprise, I caught quite a few waves (at least 5-6) over the course of my time in the water without falling! My boyfriend was also able to catch quite a few waves. I really cannot emphasize enough how great of an instructor Guto was. We really enjoyed our time with him and our money could not have been better spent. Being able to have such a small ratio of student:instructor was a huge plus as well. If you're looking for some great people to learn how to surf from, I can not recommend Sergio and his company enough. Thinking about how much fun we had makes my sunburn sting a little less :) Thanks for the awesome day, Guto! And to Sergio for making it happen!

Sérgio is the best surf teacher! Aloha vibe, friendly and very patient! My daugther (7), and my son…read more(6), had a lot of fun during their first surf lesson :)

My wife and I decided to surf for the first time while we were in Hawaii. After looking at all the…read moresurf schools, we chose Buttons because of his mission and culture described on the website and by other reviewers. We did a semi-private lesson with Jason so my wife and I had him to ourselves. He was a great coach and got us up on the waves immediately. While we surfed, he shared history, stories and represented the spirit of Hawaii. We had a great time and came back a second time before we went home. Thanks Jason for a great time. Say aloha to the honu for us.

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.

Visiting Sea & Board Sports is always at the top of our list when we visit Oahu. Steve is a…read morewonderful guide, teacher, and overall person. He's always so welcoming and up for an adventure tailored to your group. He's amazing at working with you to figure out what tour/ activity will work for you. We have done paddle boarding tours, outrigger canoe trips, and kayaking with him and every-time is better than the last. We can't wait to come back and go on a new adventure.

We enjoyed our time and great experience especially with JC and Koa. They explained a lot and…read morehelped us spot the turtles. We saw many turtles and had a great time. Thank you!

Thank you SO much!! My kids had a blast and can't wait to do it again…read more 10/10.... Let's do it again, now - 16 yo boy It was fun! I'd try it again - 12 yo girl If I lived here I'd do this everyday - 11 yo girl Our instructor was kind and patient and fun. I'm grateful to DFC for sharing their passion with my family. Mahalo!

Booked a surfing lesson with this place and I would definitely do it again. Jacob, our instructor…read morewas very patient with us and was such a professional. My friend and I never surfed before and we were both very nervous! First wave we caught was such an adrenaline rush but we started on our knees. When we finally got comfortable, we started to stand! There were lot of people surfing but other than that we had an awesome experience! Thanks Jacob for being there making sure we caught the best waves and giving us a push!

We had our first session on Friday in New Smyrna. Robert was a great instructor. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and instructed the kids very well. It's a short walk to the beach, so keep in mind that you will have to carry the surfboard for about 1/4 mile. All and all, we will be back!

The best!!! After a little confusion with our meet up spot, we were able to locate Drake. He was…read morean excellent teacher for my daughter who is eight years old. He covered the basics of paddling and standing and out they went. They shared a board for two hours. He had my daughter up on the board in no time. Great instructor with a lot of patience and knowledge. My daughter enjoyed it so much we booked again for a second day. I really wish Drake would have been there for her. However, he did tell me he would probably not be available. When we return to the North Shore, we would definitely do a week surf camp with Drake. My daughter loved him as he inspired the love of surfing in her. A good first instructor can make or break your kids desire to surf. Thank you!!! Book the early lesson at 8am as it gets crowded in the North Shore as the day progresses.

Danetta is a fun and very patient swim instructor. She taught my son how to swim. My son did not…read morealways make it easy on her. Danetta always found a way to make it fun and he learned so much from her. I'm very thankful to her for helping to create a love for water and swimming. Thank You Danetta!

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