Surf N Sea...YES PLEASE! My husband and I were looking to…read morerent a kayak on the North Shore, and Surf N Sea popped up in my search. Not only are the prices reasonable, but the service is great too. They made sure we had everything we needed for our kayaking adventure. We didn't need instruction as we're experienced, but it was nice to know that it was offered if needed. They also rent SUP's. The actual Surf N Sea store has SO MUCH stuff...clothes, swimwear, flip flops, and more. They even sell water and sodas. Plus, they have a bathroom. Not sure if it's for everyone, but they offered it to us she once we were going to kayak. The service in here is great too! If in the area, stop in Surf N Sea, you'll find everything you need and more!

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.

We enjoyed our time and great experience especially with JC and Koa. They explained a lot and…read morehelped us spot the turtles. We saw many turtles and had a great time. Thank you!

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!

We had such a great time! Our instructor Lawrence was awesome--super knowledgable, made it easy for…read moreus, and kept us pushing. It was my first time, so I was a little nervous, but he was an expert about the waves and made me feel safe, even when I completely wiped out. It was a WORKOUT but Lawrence was able to push me and got me to stand up a few times! I'm so happy and he helped me completely conquer my fear of the water. I'll be back!

So many great things to say about Amy and Lawrence and this surf school overall! We had done a…read morelesson at a different beach with a different school when we first got to Oahu and our daughter (6yo) was a little intimidated by the experience. She kept asking to give it another shot, so I reached out to North Shore Surf Girls and they were so understanding and accommodating. From the very first minute of the lesson, I knew it was going to be a great experience. Amy offered really clear, gentle instruction and had my daughter up to her feet on the first wave. Lawrence was also super great with our son (who is only 3) and both kids were out there catching waves for the full hour having a blast. This was a 10/10 experience and I would highly recommend them as teachers, especially if you have young kids and are in need of a tandem lesson.

We were introduced to Jamie by a friend familiar with the North Shore surf community. Jamie agreed…read moreto teach our teen son his first surf lesson with about one day's notice. He was patient and supportive and we are grateful for the opportunity.

Jamie sterling Should be the official state representative for the state of Hawaii . He is very…read moreprofessional , yet very unpretentious . We would recommend his services to anyone seeking adventurous and safe guidance regarding the big water experience of Hawaii . Hanson Palms.

Noho taught my kids (ages 5, 9, 11) to surf last winter. He was awesome! The kids had a blast and…read morethey caught so many waves they lost count. Great family-run company and patient instructors. We couldn't have asked for anything better!

My kids had a great time surfing with Raymond at Chun's Reef. They both caught lots of waves…read more I took off one star because of the office's lack of communication. They were supposed to text me right after I made my appt and the day before the lesson. Neither occurred until I called the office. They were very friendly.

While Haleiwa was actively under evacuation warnings from potential flash flooding and extreme…read moreweather conditions (high wind, dangerous surf, downed power lines, etc), Chance was still offering to take people out. Not only is that an extreme liability, but these are NOT conditions that are safe to learn to surf in! Check in with the many other local instructors who know when to prioritize your safety, because this isn't one of them. What an off-putting interaction.

I booked a 90-minute, two-person lesson to take with my 11-year-old son (on the tall side of 11;…read morehe's 5'2"), and we both had an amazing time! Chance is a great teacher. It was a beginner lesson for both my son and me. I took a lesson on Maui 15 years ago (I won't name names, because it was so long ago), and back then it felt like my husband and I spent half an hour on the beach learning how to pop up with vague instructions a'la Paul Rudd.... Fast-forward to today; I was expecting something similar, but it was quite the opposite with Chance. During our lesson today with him, we spent a few minutes on the beach going over safety, a few more practicing standing up, and then we were in the water catching waves! It was so much fun, and we plan to book a refresher with Chance the next time we're on Oahu. Oh, and Chance is currently a bit of a local surfing celebrity; while we were out there, other pros were congratulating him on his big wave from last week. It was featured on SurfLine, or you can check it out here: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/wave-day-chance-king-oahu-outer-reef-january-22/143222

Chris is both encouraging and constructive with his teaching…read more He taught me how to read waves and adapt to the local conditions and paddle around to find our own peaks, the lesson was absolutely full of gems. In one session I went from struggling to pop up properly to riding one all the way in. Only regret is I didn't plan my stay in North shore longer, planning on being back to learn more from the legend soon Mahalo coach!!!

Booked a lesson for 2 with Fozzy. He was great! Super knowledgeable and patient with us beginners…read more We were both able to catch some great waves even though we didn't think we could. Highly recommended for anyone! This was an awesome experience