My wife and I went with our two oldest and told them beforehand that Mom was the most likely to…read moreactually catch a wave, and the rest of us should just have fun. Enter Esiah, our awesome instructor. He went through all the basics for us very green beginners, and emphasized the importance of looking straight ahead (and hula hands, which are now a family staple as we describe to people how to surf). The four of us went out in the water with Esiah, and we ALL FOUR caught waves, even me (who was definitely least likely). Esiah was awesome: complimentary, enthusiastic, and giving us feedback as my wife and I kept coming back to fall off again. Thanks to his awesome teaching, timing, and patience we had a blast, and my wife and I ended the day taking waves all the way to shore where we promptly had our boards run into our shins. Awesome memory, and we look forward to going out again.

Renters beware! We rented a beach umbrella for $10 a day. Seemed like a great deal! Well .. the…read morenext day our umbrella blew out and was unusable. When we took it back we were told that we " should have known " the correct way to face the umbrella to avoid the blow out! No one briefed us on this but we were charged $35 because we broke the umbrella and should have known how to face it. Multiple people on the beach had the same issue! Seems like a shady business practice. I opted to take the "broken" umbrella since I already paid for it... on top of the $10 rental fee. Nowhere on the contract did it say I was responsible for incorrect placement of the umbrella. Honestly I'd rather leave it for the owner of our condo because the base is better than the one supplied by the condo. Seemed like a money grab from tourists. So be wary.

My first time surfing at age 60 and I was able to ride several waves all the way to shore. Great…read moreexperience with these guys and really fun! I would recommend for all ages!

My husband and daughter signed up for group lessons. Weather was less than agreeable but the…read moreinstructor prioritized safety and everyone had several chances to catch a wave. My husband has done lessons before and felt the instructions were much clearer with this surf school than prior lessons. My daughter was surfing off the first wave! Great place for beginner lessons!

We had a fantastic experience with our surfing lessons. I did the lesson with my 11-year-old son,…read moreand he loved it so much that he asked to book another session for the very next day, which we ended up doing. We had lessons with Adam and Austin, and both were excellent instructors. They watched what we were doing closely and gave really helpful, specific tips after each attempt to point out what we were doing wrong and how to fix it. Their feedback made a big difference and helped us improve quickly. They were also very thoughtful with my son. On both days, the instructors carried his surfboard down to the beach for him, which made things much easier and showed how attentive they were. Another thing that stood out was that they provided both rash guards and booties. From what I saw when looking at other companies, many seemed to provide rash guards but not booties, so that was a nice extra that made the experience more comfortable in the water. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for surfing lessons.

Had the best time surfing with Adam! He was super friendly and a great instructor. We caught so…read moremany waves! Highly recommend

GEEAT lesson! Rochelle is amazing! My boys had a lesson for the first time ever and they had such…read morean awesome time! This is a MUST if you're visiting the island!

Rochelle is hands-down THE BEST massage therapist I have ever had the opportunity to receive a…read moremassage from. She is extremely knowledgeable about the body, how to pinpoint and relieve specific pain, and is very strong. She is also the best surf instructor on the island of Kauai and has vast knowledge and experience with the practice of yoga. I HIGHLY recommend her services!

My two sons and I had surf lessons with Mr. Nelson and it was a 10/10 experience. We had the time…read moreof our lives and caught endless waves. I highly recommend this surf school you will not be disappointed! Thanks for the memories hope to return again soon.

Jimmy was a great instructor - encouraging and friendly. We maximized time in the water and had a…read morewonderful time. Minimal out of water instruction was much appreciated. Mahalo!

Awesome time is how to begin our experience with Kelley as a surf instructor and great person…read moreoverall. He took my girls under his wing when he saw them paddle out then turn around out of intimidation since they weren't with a instructor yet (they have some previous experience but were new to the Kauai surf). He immediately gave them the tips they needed to feel confident in the water. After this he became their instructor for the rest of our time on the south shore. Kelley got them out to the real surf, taught them what they needed to do to enhance their ability. The girls rode so many waves and were stoked!!! While on the water, Kelley connected with them. He made them feel like friends instantly. The girls said that not only did they have a blast surfing but loved getting back in the surf to laugh their heads off in conversations together. After just one day, we were hooked. His lessons are an experience. Unlike a regular school where the ratio and the distance to shore is short, Kelley gets you on the surf for great rides time after time. It was so great that our 9 year had a lesson after seeing his sisters out there and had the time of his life. On this note, Kelley knew he wasn't as experienced and took him to a different area that would work best for him. Kelley knows the surf and makes sure you are in the right spot based on your ability and what he feels works for you. On top of all this, there is nothing better than meeting someone like Kelley, a native to the island who shares his knowledge and friends on the island to ensure when you do something you are in the right hands. If you want the best surfing experience in Poipu, you must give Kelly a call or show up at the public entrance to the beach next to the Marriott Vacation Resort. It will be the best decision you can make for yourself or family members that want to surf on the south shore.

Met Kelley swimming in the water! Best decision of the day. I see all the other reviews that he…read moredoesn't spend a lot of time on land teaching you how to stand up. I didn't pay to stand on land I paid to be in the water. Kelley pushes you for a few waves so you can get a feel for. Then encourages you to try and catch your own waves. I loved it! Super cool and chill local dude who knows how to surf.

If you are looking for surf lessons, this is the place! The instructors were knowledgeable, caring,…read moreand supportive. My daughter had an amazing experience here! Our instructor was beyond amazing. Thank you all for the memories!

Dave was amazing today during our lesson and gave advice and insight for the full 90 minutes…read more Highly recommend seeking him out!

Jeff is awesome Loved his long board…read more Will rent boards with him again He dropped off his boards at our Lawai beach resort Excellent service

We had an awesome time with Jeff on the Wailua river. Jeff met me and my family and took us out on…read morethe river for me to try foiling (I've been windsurf foiling but wanted to get into prone or sup foiling). Jeff had a foil board for me and surfboard and boogie board for my kids to have fun too. We went up the river with me foiling at times and falling many. We stopped at Fern Grotto and had a spectacular view with just us. I did some more foiling heading back down the river and with some good pointers from Jeff, managed a couple really good foil runs. We then got my daughter behind the boat on a boogie board and she had a blast. Overall it was a great time and gave me some really good experience. Jeff is super knowledgeable and made sure I was on the correct foil equipment to match my weight and skill.

This surf school is run by professional surfer Chava Greenlee and his big personality comes through…read moreall aspects of the school. Chava goes out of his way to make his surf lessons better than the rest. First, the technique that he uses is clearly well-thought out and effective for beginners. Second, he and his instructors are there for the students (not to surf between students's waves). He provides water shoes for each student. Finally, his lessons on Poipu Beach are at a great break that is very good for beginners to learn. While on Kauai I noticed other surf schools doing all of these wrong, but not Aloha Surf Lessons. If you take your lesson early in your stay, be sure to come back and rent a board from Aloha and practice. Chava and the other instructors will continue to give you advice and feedback when they're in the water.

Had a great experience with Aloha Surf! I signed up by myself and the instructors were all so…read moreawesome! One of the highlights of my trip. My instructor was great. He really make me feel comfortable especially it being my first time and by myself. I asked him to take a picture and video for me and he was super cool about it. After my lesson Chava was gracious enough to take me around to a couple stops before dropping me off back at the hotel. He is so proud of this Island and rightfully so. The whole experience in itself was amazing. All amazing people! Excellent company!! Thanks for such a great experience!!!

Super friendly employees from the time of rental to the time we returned our beach chairs and…read moreumbrella. Very easy process and the equipment was in great condition for reasonable rates.

Stopped into Nukumoi Surf Company in Poipu and really liked the spot. The staff was friendly and…read morehelpful, and they have a good selection of island clothing and hats. The location has a fun local vibe with chickens and their chicks wandering around while roosters patrol the beach right outside. They also appear to offer surfboard and equipment rentals. A nice little shop right by Poipu Beach. The prices are comparable to other places on Kauai and are made of quality materials.