I'm addicted to surfing now and love it so much and it is now a staple in our relationship and help…read morebring us closer together and we love surf culture and wish we started surfing sooner. It was great service and experience and we will be back next time we visit! Kai was a great teacher, very patient & knowledgeable. Thank you so much!

Daniel and Ben were awesome!! They helped us pick out the perfect goggles for snorkeling across the…read morestreet and made the whole process super easy :) Both were so friendly and helpful; it definitely made our experience better. Good prices. Highly recommend stopping by!

Well priced and helpful staff! Cesar dropped off and picked up the boards for us and was very…read morefriendly.

The best! He has a great selection of boards to rent at reasonable prices. Flexible drop offs and…read morepick up options.

Surf N Sea is a classic Haleiwa staple that specializes in all things ocean activities! You can…read morerent gear for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, freediving, scuba, and even kayaking. They even offer lessons and tours. If you're looking to do any water activities and don't have the gear, this is a great spot on the North Shore. I mostly come here to shop, they have all the best surf / beach brands. Which is great since most surf brands have closed down their physical locations. They have racks on racks of awesome swimsuits and clothes. I love looking through all of their surf competition shirts. I think the last time we bought a surf comp shirt we even got the matching poster for free! I also bought my short fins here and was able to find a really cute pair. The service here was super nice and helpful when looking for a pair of fins. Now I'm in the market for longer freediving fins and this is the spot I'm gonna check out the next time I'm in Haleiwa.

Learning something new, surf! I know an old guy like me learning new things, lol! It was good times…read morelearning how to surf on a 11' board. The challenge for me was getting up on the board. The best part the instructors, Travis and Keith, were patient and knowledgeable. The only suggestion I can make plan your lessons when spring bread is not in season... No pics cuz couldn't secure my cam in my pocket. I highly recommend Surf N Sea!!

Highlight of our trip! Hugo was so informative, super friendly and helpful booking us in without…read moreany reservation. We did a private lesson and it was worth every penny; we wanted to sign up again the next day. Samson, our instructor was so chill and an amazing teacher, as we both got up and rode several waves during our session. We even saw turtles swimming around us and catching their own waves - such an awesome experience all around. So. Much. Fun!! Will be back again!

Haven our instructor did great! We have never surfed before and we all got up…read more Very beginner friendly location

We had a great time riding bikes along the North Shore Coast! Liam was very helpful when I called…read moreearly at 7am and he delivered the bikes to us right away. We were even able to leave them at a different location at the end of our rides when he offered to pick them up elsewhere. Liam made our visit super easy and convenient!

Easy transaction!…read more Friendly, fast service! Willi delivered the bikes. We rode them - we brought them back. Uncomplicated and fast. Decent quality cruisers, helmets and locks provided. Recommend!

Love these guys!!! Every time we visit we come back to this rental. The owners are amazing and…read morereally care about the experience. They offer stand up paddle tours, jeep tours, kayak rentals. If you haven't been on the private sunset paddle tour or even group one it's a must do!! These guys are local and so worth supporting. Give them a go you won't regret it!

From start to finish, this was an amazing experience! My friends and I did the Sup tour and we…read moreloved it! Got to see turtles chilling and even a manta ray! Thank you to Steven and Ninoshka for such a welcoming experience. Im also super grateful to my supervisor for recommending them! I hope to be back in the future for surfing lessons! Aloha and Mahalo

Everything is awesome at the store. Merch, ambience, staff. Cool place for cool souvenirs and…read moreeverything related to north shore vibe. Highly recommended.

Monday, 7/28/2025 - Went to North Shore Surf Shop. Area is 66-150 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste C, Haleiwa,…read moreHI 96712. Chill store. Nice staffs. Lots of stuff to buy and little nicknack stuff to buy. Clean. Looks like they are still working in a corner of it. There's a large fan blowing to keep us cool. They offer complimentary water at the front door. Thank you for that.

Details/ Background: Took one private surf lesson (1-2…read morehours) while in Hawaii. I'm a novice who's had 2 or 3 semi-private lessons about once per year for the past two NJ summers. My last surf lesson- over a year ago- was unfortunately stressful and resulted only in killer full-body workout, 100% falling in the water. I've been wanting to try surfing in a warmer climate and different instruction to rekindle my excitement and hopefully catch some waves!! Very happy with my experience with Hans & my instructor, Jimmy. What I appreciated about Hans: 1. Scheduling: was able to book the day before. If hoping for semi-private or group, plan in advance. 2. Facilities: clean, attractive, decent merch, easy parking across the street by Honolulu Zoo. After the session, there was clear protocol for discarding / sanitizing used rash guard + shoes. 3. Introduction: quick but thorough PowerPoint presentation with examples of what to do / not do while in the water, followed by on-land demos. What I appreciated about my instructor: Jimmy was easy going, confident, and catered to my experience and stamina (I am relatively very healthy but don't workout or swim regularly). His vibe made it easy to relax and apply simple techniques to the time in the water. Jimmy shared stories from his person experience and prior students that were insightful and relatable. Jimmy is a natural encourager and demonstrates a genuine confidence in his students in their ability to surf. Jimmy also demonstrated an intimate familiarity with the beach and water. He was able to pinpoint the distance out into the water that would yield the best result for the appropriate amount of effort based on my goals. My surf goals for this session were pretty mild-- #1: get out there #2: have a good time, feel comfortable and ENJOY #3: catch 1 or 2 waves (even kneeling would have been great). With Jimmy, I easily surpassed my goals-- got out there had a GREAT time caught several waves (standing) and finished about half to the very end of the wave, coming back down on the board for smooth completion. I would definitely recommend Jimmy for instruction at Hans Hedemann Surf School. I only wish Hawaii wasn't so far from home or I'd already book my next session!

I was nervous to try surfing but as soon as I showed up all of my nerves were gone. Charley was a…read moregreat guide and I knew I was in good hands. I did a private lesson as I thought I would need the extra attention. Charley got me up on the very first wave! It was pretty cool We were staying at Turtle Bay Resort and this is the surf school at the resort. It is open to the public as well. Check them out!

I spoke with Carol directly on the phone and the booking process was quick and easy. Our daughter…read more(13) had only surfed two days at Waikiki the surf at Chun Reef was much better for learning and Carol was an amazing instructor. Our daughter was up immediately and often. The surf lesson was the highlight of our week long trip for our daughter and I'm certain she will be talking about and remember that day for years to come.

We booked the lessons the day before, and ended up with Dewey as our instructor. My 7 year old son…read morewas a little anxious being solo for the first time. Dewey was patient, very encouraging, and honest about the possibility of falling. My son did great, and only fell once (on his second run) but popped back up and kept at it. The weather wasn't the best, and my son got cold so we called the lesson a bit early. However, the kid calls himself a "surfer" now so I'm thinking he enjoyed it!

I spent the day at Hale'iwa Ali'i Beach Park and noticed "Hale'iwa Surf Shop" across the street…read more I visited three surf shops while exploring the North Shore, and this was my favorite of the three. It is located in a house that has been converted into a retail shop. It is quaint and unassuming. It has some major brand inventory--but the majority of its stock is clothing and accessories of their own design. They have some designs that feature a "bridge" (a nod to the nearby bridge that crosses the Anahulu River), and some designs that feature a rooster (a wink to all of those feral chickens that you see running around). You can go to their website for online shopping--but the online shop does not have all of the items available in store. Sometimes I think the term "authentic" is overused nowadays; but the shop does feel "of a place".

Locals Only. Would not rent a board to me cause I've never surfed Hale'iwa. I ended up getting a…read moreboard down the street and got some of the best waves of my life, 8-10ft+. Don't patronize your customers and definitely don't be a patron to this wack shop. Also $10 coconuts is absolutely ridiculous. Zero shakas for this kooky shop.