by Hans | Sep 22, 2026 | General
A little rain rarely stops a good session, but brown or murky water changes everything. Stay out of the ocean near stream mouths, storm drains, or harbor channels for 72 hours after heavy rain, and let lifeguards, posted advisories, and Hawaii Department of Health...
by Hans | Sep 21, 2026 | General
Yes. Beginner SUP lessons in Waikiki are safe when a certified instructor runs them from a lifeguarded, protected launch with a low student-to-instructor ratio. The single best move you can make is booking a private or small-group lesson with a safety-first school...
by Hans | Sep 20, 2026 | General
Most surfing lower back pain comes from paddling with your spine locked in extension for too long, combined with a core and thoracic spine that aren’t doing their share of the work. The fix isn’t rest alone. Modify your paddling and pop-up technique, start...
by Hans | Sep 19, 2026 | General
A private surf coach is the fastest way to improve on Oahu’s waves, and Hans Hedemann Surf School runs private lessons in both Waikiki and the North Shore built around that exact goal. One-on-one instruction cuts out the group lag, corrects your specific mistakes in...
by Hans | Sep 18, 2026 | General
Yes, seniors can learn to surf, and plenty do it well into their 60s and 70s. What actually decides your success isn’t your birth certificate. It’s baseline fitness, a qualified instructor, the right beginner board, and starting in supervised whitewater instead of...
by Hans | Sep 17, 2026 | General
Most Hawaii surf schools give you a full refund or free reschedule if you cancel within a certain advance notice window before your lesson, depending on the operator and lesson type. Cancel later than that and you’ll usually get a credit instead of cash, or nothing at...
by Hans | Sep 16, 2026 | General
Group surf lessons on the North Shore typically run $60 to $90 per person for a two-hour session, while private lessons land between $100 and $200 depending on instructor experience and extras like video review. Lesson length, group size, and season swing that price...
by Hans | Sep 15, 2026 | General
Expect to pay roughly between US$90 and US$190 per person for a Waikiki surf lesson, depending on group size and length. Group lessons typically cost about US$90 to US$140, small-group or semi-private sessions often range from US$120 to US$170, and private or family...
by Hans | Sep 14, 2026 | General
Yes, a guided surf lesson is one of the most reliable team-building bookings you’ll make on Oahu. Book a group session with a professional surf school in Waikiki or on the North Shore, typically lasting around two hours, matched to your headcount and skill mix. Pick a...
by Hans | Sep 13, 2026 | General
The best months for beginner-friendly surf, SUP, and bodyboard lessons on Oahu’s North Shore run May through September, when swell drops and the water turns glassy enough for first-timers to stand up safely. Book summer slots early since they fill up fast, or aim for...
