Poipu Beach Surf School - Kauai Surfing Lessons

Join Poipu Beach Surf School for a safe, fun and friendly surfing experience. Run by a professional waterman and former bodyboarder, Doug Muraoka, the Poipu Beach Surf School offers a variety of surfing lessons on Kauai's south shore. Instructors stay with you for the whole time, never leaving you alone in the ocean and are lifeguard and CPR trained/certified.

For all surfing options there is a 10-15 minute land lesson video at check-in at the Nukumoi Surf Shop that goes over the surfboard, how to paddle the board, how to stand up and some ocean safety tips. The rest of the lesson is spent in the water.

Group lessons have 4 students per instructor.

Semi-private lessons have 2-3 students per instructor and are a great option for friends or family who want a lesson with no one else.

Private lessons are 1 student per instructor which gives you a more hands-on approach with your instructor and a less crowded line up. This option is also ideal and suggested for kids age 6-9.

This option is for intermediate surfers, not beginners! Surf with an experienced instructor who can help you with techniques and get better at surfing. The instructor also knows the area and can assist you with keeping safe and out of harm's way at a new and unfamiliar surf spot. For this surf lesson, you should already have previous surf experience, know how to duck dive and how to turn/cut out of waves.