Hawaii Scout
TLDR Verdict

Established Waikiki school. Locations in Waikiki, Kahala, North Shore. Private with Hans $400.

Book Now — From $75
4.9
Composite Score
out of 5.0

Hans Hedemann Surf School Reviews

Surfing · Oahu · $75–$400

Review Platform Scores

Platform Rating Reviews Weight Link
TripAdvisor 4.9 40% View →
Google 4.9 1,424 40% View →
Composite Score 4.9 Weighted average (TA 40% + Google 40% + Yelp 20%)

What Reviewers Say

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

We had a nice time with the semi-private surfing lesson in Waikiki! There were only 3 of us in the group. Peter was our instructor, and he made the two-hour session fun and educational. The lesson felt very personalized, and the competitive pricing made it even better.

909katharinej · 2026-03-08

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

The instructor Gavin very patient with us over weight novices. Paddling out is very hard. These surfers are very strong. Remember to bring tip money or you can Venmo. The water is shallow and there are coral rocks below so no head first diving. Winter is time for baby waves so good for novice. All equipment included.

Rianne615 · 2026-02-25

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Peter was the perfect instructor for our 9 year old grandson. He was patient and kind. Our grandson was able to stand up, caught several good waves and wants to surf again!

KENNETH H · 2026-02-16

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Staff and instructors were really friendly. Your safety is their utmost priority. We enjoyed trying our first surfing experience. Kudos to Zarra and her staff for taking care of our group.

Leah S · 2026-02-15

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Good explaining, nice people, great experience for beginning surfers. The movie in the beginning is a fine way to learn fast!

Dream31580350803 · 2026-02-12

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

The perfect entry learning experience! Super fun and thorough with excellent guidance the whole way through!

jessepI8605ED · 2026-02-11

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Charlie & Keaton were very attentive to guide my son’s (Jaris) first attempt to surf in Oahu’s Pacific Ocean. Tq for going the extra mile in your service!

Cheyizz13 · 2026-01-06

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Had a group session for surfing lesson. It was a great time. Instructor Kalani is great with instructions. I was able to stand up and ride a wave a little by end of the day. Satisfied with the experience and will highly recommend.

rohitkT3368RP · 2025-12-29

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

I highly recommend these lessons for beginners. They break things down simply before you go out to the water and review everything again on the water. The water itself was perfect for beginner surfing and the perfect temperature.

levim950 · 2025-12-27

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

知らない人もいますが、有名なハンス ヒーデマンにサーフィンを教えてもらえます 私はサーフィン歴45年ですが、彼女に教えてもらう目的で参加しました 日本語は使いませんがわかりやすく丁寧にレッスンしてくれるので、初めてでもサーフボードの上に立てて感動します お薦めです!

淳森 · 2025-12-21

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

We had an incredible time at Hans Hedemann Surf School in Waikiki! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, welcoming, and so much fun. A huge shout-out to our instructors, Niko and Peter, who truly made the day unforgettable. Both Niko and Peter were super knowledgeable, breaking everything down in a way that was easy to understand whether you were brand-new to surfing or brushing up on your skills. Their passion for the sport was obvious, and their teaching style blended clear instruc

U2165OHalyssam · 2025-12-13

TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Great experience. Staff was awesome. Beginner friendly. I was able to stand before the end of the lesson. Great gear! Also good recommendations

Tourist00896026857 · 2025-12-12

Pricing

Tier Price
Starting from $75
Up to $400

Ready to Book?

Hans Hedemann Surf School uses FareHarbor for booking. Click below to check availability and book.

Book Hans Hedemann Surf School →

Review data last updated: April 2026