Had a fabulously great time! Easy for all four of us. Took extra time, coached us, totally helped us get up and got it! We now love surfing!

Can't express enough how amazing Sparky and his team are. The moment we met Sparky we knew that he was going to show us a REAL surfing experience. My boyfriend and I were able to conquer the waves successfully, and with the guidance from Sparky and Kaipo, we both were able to get up easily on our surf boards without any fear. We learned a lot, felt safe the entire time, and most importantly had fun. Our experience with Sparky gave us a surfing addiction that carried on home. We can't wait to buy our own wetsuits and surf boards to continue what we learned. Thanks again Sparky! read more

Our 5 year old son just came back from Sparky's surf class. We heard his name from one of our hotel staff - and he is right! Sparky is very nice to kids. He is super patient and very good at warming him up. Sparky practiced several rounds with him on the beach, and off they went. It is so amazing to see our son was able to stand up by himself riding the wave!! Thank you Sparky!! Highly recommend his class!! read more

Sparky's Surf School - Surf Schools Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best Surf Lesson Ever! If you are looking for an awesome surf lesson that provides quality instruction and a lot of fun, look no further. Our daughter is a college student that's new to Oahu. She wanted to start surfing and we wanted to provide her the best experience. Her experience with Sparky was amazing! He was kind, patient, knowledgeable, safe and fun! He had her catching waves quickly. Our daughter raved about him and her experience. She can't wait to take another lesson with him. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

Some of the nicest and most genuine instructors we've met. Super friendly and gave us great recommendations to visit as well. Safety was a top concern and we were able to stand and catch a few waves by the end! read more

We love surfing with Sparky! We try and go weekly Ann the boys are having a blast! From beginners to now becoming avid surfers! 5 star experience read more

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Fabulous lesson for my 5 year old son and husband. My son started out a little nervous as he hasn't been out much given the pandemic. Sparky was kind and considerate and my son clearly had a blast with him and loved the whole hour. The photos were well worth it and we had a brilliant time making memories. read more

Sparky is just amazing with kids. Our 5 year old who was extremely anxious about surfing came out of the 1 hour class saying that it was the best thing that she did in Hawaii. He also gave our 3 year old a trial run for 5 minutes after which she is waiting to get her own surfing class the next time we're in Hawaii. Sparky is very patient and makes the kid comfortable in water. I would definitely recommend Sparky for anyone who wants to take a surfing class especially for kids. read more

My son took several lessons with Sparky, Kurt, and Kaipo. They all were excellent, friendly and professional. He now got some techniques and can catch waves with confidence. It's absolutely fun and enjoyable to watch him ride on waves! If you are looking to learn to surf, look no further. I am confident that you will have an amazing experience with Sparky and his team. read more

My husband and I had the "semi private" surf lesson this morning and it was one of the best times we had in Hawaii so far. We both have surfed once in San Diego (10yrs ago) but never had lesson before. We started on the shore and learned how to stand on the board. Sparky went through the steps, and they were easy to remember. Then we went into the water and started paddling. When we get to the certain area, Sparky pushed the board forward and I was able to stand up and 'surf'! In my previous experience, I barely stood up on the board so it was super exciting to be able to stand on the board and surf. Going through the steps on the shore definitely helped. One of the things I loved was that we didn't have to carry the heavy surf board all the way to the beach! This saved lots of energy for the paddling. We Highly, highly recommend getting surf lessons from Sparky. We'll definitely head to the beach a few times to surf during our stay. Thank you, Sparky, for the awesome experience and the lesson!! read more

Best time ever! First time surfing for my 12 year old and 9 year old. Sparky, Kurt, and Kaipo were awesome. Super patient and great with the kids. Highly recommend! read more

We had so much fun! My husband and I had our first surf lesson ever and we are both in our 70's. Sparky made us feel so at ease and made it so much fun for us. It might just be the highlight of our trip to Waikiki!!! Thank you read more

Sparky, Dana, and Karina are a force to be reckoned with! The team was incredibly patient, kind and sincere! It was our first time surfing and we had a blast! Sparky and Dana were gentle with instructions and kept my 7yo son well entertained and unafraid of the water. He kept asking to go out deeper! They are truly a diamond in the rough. We can't wait to be back! Mahalo! read more

What can I say. Sparky is great! We had a little scheduling miss-hap but Sparky was on top of it. Called me directly and we scheduled a session. Him and his partner are amazing. This was my first time and they were very patient and supportive. Their location is perfect and their prices are super fair. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Sparky is your guy!!! Only problem is I couldn't find the 6 star button. They deserve it. read more

My father in law & I took a surf lesson from Sparky during our trip to Waikiki. Sparky was amazing. We both had a blast and got great pictures to prove it. Sparky was knowledgeable without being pushy and allowed us to go at our own pace and have fun. He gave us helpful tips to get better once we were confident in standing up. I had surfed once before but wasn't able to stand. After 30 minutes with Sparky, I was standing. My father in law booked Sparky for a second lesson because of how much fun he had. If you're in the area, check him out! read more

We were so excited when the storm cleared and we would be able to go surfing! We were even more excited to learn that our kids would be taking a lesson with Sparky after we learned from him last year. Sparky as always makes you feel like you can do it. Having surfed since a child he knows the waters and knows when it's best to catch a wave.Positive reinforcement and even just the way he remembers your name throughout the lesson makes everyone feel comfortable. Made me so proud to see my 10 year old son ride a wave and Sparky took out our baby girl to catch a wave also. The whole family enjoyed it and we hope to always make Sparky's a must do anytime we are in Waikīkī! Mahalo read more

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Sparky's Surf School was definitely one of the highlights of our trip while on Oahu! Sparky is an incredible teacher and really put us at ease during our lesson. Neither me nor my husband have ever surfed before and he quickly got us up on our boards and helped us to ride the waves! He is incredibly easy going and knows so much about surfing as well as the island itself. His website made booking an appointment a breeze and was so easy to use. If you are looking to learn to surf, look no further! I am confident that you will have an amazing experience just as we did with Sparky! read more

I wanted a day on the ocean for my birthday, so I found the Sparky's Surf School and couldn't have choose better. I asked for a photographer. Well a can say that I had my best birthday party surfing. They really made my dream come true surfing and I got beautiful memories with amazing photographs. The class before going to the water was easy and I stand up in my first wave and so much more came. I highly recommend booking a surf class with photographer with them. It's a superior experience. read more

Sparky is the best instructor so much fun and so safe. Don't go past sparky you will be so much happier!!

Our kids (12 and 15) had their first ever surf lesson with Sparky yesterday and had a blast! Sparky took the time to teach them the basics, with safety being the priority. Once out on the water, they were able to stand up on the board multiple times with Sparky's assistance. They were so excited and proud. We highly recommend Sparky's Surf School! The best! read more

Sparky was a perfect choice for our family and a highlight of our trip. We had never surfed before, and I was impressed with how he easily taught a group of 5 with varied ages. He provided excellent instruction, made us feel relaxed, and, most importantly, we had so much fun! My daughter was hesitant throughout the lesson, even though she was successful as well, and Sparky handled her cautiousness wonderfully. To be honest, I was hesitant to do this myself, but I couldn't be happier that I joined the experience. It was awesome! He is a great teacher, and we quickly were enjoying ourselves and gaining confidence. Sparky delivered on all the objectives he describes below. We all stood up, learned more about Hawaii from him, and he gave great trip advice for the rest of our time in Oahu and Maui. I hope more families experience a lesson together like this with Sparky. We have fantastic memories! If you are considering a lesson, I urge you to give it a try. I highly recommend Sparky and am grateful for his kindness. Mahalo! read more

Sparky's Surf School - Surf Schools Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sparky is the absolute BEST! He was patient with me and walked me step by step. Couldn't have asked for someone better for my first time surfing. I highly recommend! read more

Sparky was such a patient, encouraging and fun surf instructor that made me feel so safe and so excited to learn! I am so so glad I had a lesson with him! He is so experienced and tenured, he knows the water so well. He made sure he helped push me into the best waves that would give me a great ride but also be beginner friendly! He also helped give me a rest in between waves so that I could catch my breath! He was so encouraging, he gave great feedback after every wave, and I felt so comfortable with him from the moment I started the lesson. I loved my lesson with Sparky and next time I'm in Hawaii he's gonna be the first person I reach out too for another surf lesson! read more

Surfing with Sparky was the highlight of my Hawaii trip. Sparky was so patient and was fun to learn from. He took his time to make sure we understood and we really felt looked after riding a surfboard for the first time. I can't say enough good things about Sparky and when I go back to Honolulu I will definitely be booking a slot with him. read more

Awesome surf lesson here! Sparky was able to identify what we needed to improve on and gave us regular feedback on how to improve. Helped us catch plenty of waves to practice. Made great progress as a result! Definitely recommend this surf school to anyone! read more

Finished a one hour private lesson with Sparky. Great instructor and very easy to talk to as well. Caters towards your level of experience and let me try different style boards as well. Highly recommend! read more

Sparky was great. Super responsive in communication, and was adaptable in giving me specific and relevant feedback to help me get on my feet. read more

Sparky is a professional, safe, patient and fun instructor. My mainland cousins took a SUP lesson from him. Not only did they feel confident after the lesson, but they had a lot of fun too. Lucky for me I got to tag along. I have observed Sparky teaching lessons for many different people in the water as I surf at Canoes often. He is always smiling and his positive energy is contagious with the students and other surfers too. read more

My wife, two daughters (11/13) and I booked Sparky prior to arriving in Waikiki and thank goodness I did. Since it was my wife and kids first time trying to surf we had 3 instructors with us. Let me just say, it was an amazing experience. Sparky along with the other instructors made it safe and successful. At first my kids were nervous but that went away within 5 mins on the water. My family was saying how fun it was and how nice everyone was. Everyone got up multiple times and had success. Mahalo Sparky for making their first time the best. We're doing it again in Maui! read more

We're so glad we found & chose Sparky as our surf instructor! He was everything we were looking for: friendly, clear in his instructions, on time, and really worked hard to get us on waves. It was our 7&9 year olds' first time surfing and they got up within minutes. We also benefited from his guidance in being able to stand up & stay up. If you're a family, I highly recommend surfing in pairs at the most so that you get more teaching & wave time. Waikiki gets crowded, so the earlier you go, the better. Water and weather was perfect for our December trip. We emailed Sparky directly to book; couldn't be easier. read more

Highly recommended for families looking for a fun surf experience! Our family of four included two kids who had never surfed before (ages 7 and 8), one adult who still needed help learning how to catch waves without assistance, and one experienced adult seeking tips at the next level. We contacted Sparky the day we arrived and described our situation. He was able to fit us in the very next morning through a combination of three, consecutive, 1-hour lessons. He first gave a joint lesson to our kids, with my husband in the water for added assistance. We had our kids wear life jackets bc they are not used to the ocean, but the water was so shallow and tame that it really wasn't necessary. Thank you, Sparky, for humoring us! Once out on the water, (following about 10-15 min of on shore training), one of our kids initially panicked, but he was able to help her set aside her fears about "the animals under the water" and both kids got up and surfed on their own! It was a blast to watch the kids progress so quickly. My surf lesson was next. Sparky first checked on my pop-up skills and we talked about how to turn on a large foam board, which I found extremely helpful once I was out on the water. When we paddled out, Sparky provided periodic assistance so that I wouldn't completely tire myself out before catching my first wave. He gave clear instructions and I enjoyed many fun waves. He kept it light and fun for the entire hour. I did crash into another surfer (not sure whose fault it was) and there were many, many people in the water. Finally, my husband took his turn. He reported a great hour as well, although he was a bit frustrated with the number of people in the water. In summary, these are my thoughts: 1. Great match for a fun hour of surfing. 2. Waikiki offers easy waves for practicing. 3. Sparky is positive and provides all the boards, rashies, and life jackets as needed, and can accommodate a variety of levels (though not simultaneously without an additional instructor) 4. There are 2 photo options if you are interested-- sparky offers photos taken from the water and there is also a freelance guy who takes photos from the shore. We chose the freelance, which was cheaper, and the photos were much better that what our iphones could achieve. 5. Waikiki was stock full of surfers in the water, many of whom are learning and/or don't know surfing etiquette. Not a good location for someone who is more advanced. read more

Sparky is EXACTLY who you want to teach your kids how to surf. Right demeanor, island local and a true professional. Anyone Googling "surfing lessons" near the East side of Waikiki Beach should trust the stars. read more