Poipu Beach Surf Lesson

Po'ipu Surf Lesson runs through Hoku Water Sports. Rated 4.9 across 414 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $93.19.

Overview

This is a ninety-minute surf lesson with Hoku Water Sports, run from a kiosk by the pool at the Ko'a Kea Resort on Poipu Beach. You check in poolside, and all the surf equipment is provided: board, booties and a rash guard. The lesson covers the basics of getting up on the board, then finishes back at the kiosk.

The instruction is small group, capped at eight travellers, and coaches are named again and again in reviews as patient and good at explaining the pop-up so beginners actually stand up. Several families with children aged around ten to fourteen said everyone in their group got up on the board. First-time adult surfers report the same result.

There is a weight limit of 230 lbs, and the listing asks for a moderate level of fitness, with no serious heart conditions. If you are staying at or near the resort, the meeting point sits right on Poipu Beach.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at Ko'a Kea ResortTurn into the resort entrance off Po'ipu Road in Koloa and follow the signs to the valet area by the Red Salt Restaurant. Tell the valet you are there for a surf lesson.
2. Check in at the kioskThe Hoku Water Sports kiosk sits poolside next to the pool bar. This is where the lesson begins.
3. Surfing at Poipu BeachThe lesson runs about 1 hour 30 minutes in total, with professional surf instruction.
4. Return to the kioskThe activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the session smoother, from what to wear to how the group actually feels in the water.

• What to wear. A rash guard, booties and board are all provided. One reviewer specifically appreciated the water shoes, so there is no need to bring your own gear.
• Food and drink. Snacks and drinks are not included, but there is a food and beverage outlet on the resort property. Plan for something afterward rather than mid-lesson.
• Pace and fitness. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness.
• Group feel. The group is capped at eight.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so you make your own way. One reviewer said valet staff helped point them to the kiosk, and the site is near public transportation.
• Booking ahead. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking. One reviewer mentioned clear communication from the operator the day before the lesson.

Common issues. The lesson depends on good weather; if it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Refunds otherwise require cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time, with no changes accepted inside that window. It is not a private lesson unless booked as one, so attention is shared among up to eight travellers, and one reviewer felt the coach favoured those who could already surf. The 230 lbs weight limit and the moderate fitness requirement rule some travellers out, and the listing advises against it during pregnancy. No snacks, drinks, gratuities or hotel transport are included.

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