Uncle Bryan's Surf Lessons are awesome!…read more We met Bryan and Lisa - his wife - she does the scheduling for lessons - she is originally from Hilton Head which is another Disney haunt we visit - DVC Hilton Head too along with DVC Aulani)! We took tandem surfing lessons with the kids here on the north shore (8&10). Oh it was great and we had an awesome time. We always felt safety was a priority and we enjoyed how engaging and personable the team was with our family! What a great experience and trip to the north shore!

High on the list of things my kids wanted to do in Hawaii was learn to surf. After several…read morerecommendations for Uncle Bryan's, we booked semi-private lessons. My kids had a blast. We also booked the photographer which is worth the slight cost.

We had SUCH an amazing time with 808 Surf School!!…read more Andy was the best-- professional, knowledgeable, really attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable in the water the whole time. He explained everything in a way that made it easy and not intimidating at all. This was my boys' VERY FIRST time surfing ever, and they both got up and rode waves ‍ It was the coolest thing to watch--they were so fearless and had the best time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're even thinking about surf lessons, this is 100% the place. Andy is awesome

I had a very disappointing experience with this surf lesson, and I would not recommend it…read more The instructor took us to a location where the water was extremely shallow and there were little to no waves. We ended up having to spend about 10 minutes driving to another spot, where the waves were still very small. The lesson also consistently ended almost 10 minutes early to take photos, even though we never requested or asked for photos. I would much rather have that time used for actual instruction. More importantly, I did not feel that the instructor was paying close attention to the student. He often looked away from the student and seemed more focused on relaxing and looking down into the ocean rather than actively watching and teaching. There was also very little constructive instruction once we were in the water. Overall, the experience did not feel professional or worth the money. I would not recommend this surf lesson to others.

My fiancée and I had our first surfing lesson with Lawrence the other day, and we had an amazing…read moreexperience! Everything we needed was provided, so all we had to do was show up ready to learn. Lawrence gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made us feel comfortable and confident in the water. We caught a ton of waves, and Lawrence was incredibly patient and encouraging throughout the lesson. He even helped my fiancée paddle out since she's much smaller, which made a huge difference and showed how attentive he is to each student's individual needs. We had so much fun and can't wait to come back for another lesson with Lawrence and the North Shore Oahu Surf School. Highly recommend!

Koa led my kids on a great surfing adventure! They were up and surfing pretty quickly and did…read moreawesome! Great experience!

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 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!

My boyfriend and I wanted to take a surf lesson on the famed North Shore (and also because we did…read morenot want to learn how to surf in the hustle and bustle of Waikiki). We found Island Style Surf School with the most competitive pricing for a semi-private lesson and with the most positive reviews. We decided kind of last minute so we did not call Sergio until this morning around 7am. We wanted to do a lesson the same morning or early afternoon. Although Sergio was unavailable, he was able to accommodate us with another instructor. Sergio was very responsive to our messages and kept us in the loop. Since it was so last minute, he had to call around to see if any of his instructors was free to teach. We ended up meeting our instructor, Guto at the Haleiwa Beach House restaurant and driving a few miles to Chun's Reef. From the moment we met him, Guto was an absolute delight to work with. He was so enthusiastic and friendly, not to mention funny! He made us feel completely at ease and answered all of our questions. We got to know him a bit and he is really a genuinely great guy. He was also very thorough with safety and made sure that we understood what was safe and what wasn't. He also kept us safe from other beginner surfers and was always very aware of our surroundings. We were with him for 2 hours and to my surprise, I caught quite a few waves (at least 5-6) over the course of my time in the water without falling! My boyfriend was also able to catch quite a few waves. I really cannot emphasize enough how great of an instructor Guto was. We really enjoyed our time with him and our money could not have been better spent. Being able to have such a small ratio of student:instructor was a huge plus as well. If you're looking for some great people to learn how to surf from, I can not recommend Sergio and his company enough. Thinking about how much fun we had makes my sunburn sting a little less :) Thanks for the awesome day, Guto! And to Sergio for making it happen!

Sérgio is the best surf teacher! Aloha vibe, friendly and very patient! My daugther (7), and my son…read more(6), had a lot of fun during their first surf lesson :)

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.

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!

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 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!

Thank you SO much!! My kids had a blast and can't wait to do it again…read more 10/10.... Let's do it again, now - 16 yo boy It was fun! I'd try it again - 12 yo girl If I lived here I'd do this everyday - 11 yo girl Our instructor was kind and patient and fun. I'm grateful to DFC for sharing their passion with my family. Mahalo!

Booked a surfing lesson with this place and I would definitely do it again. Jacob, our instructor…read morewas very patient with us and was such a professional. My friend and I never surfed before and we were both very nervous! First wave we caught was such an adrenaline rush but we started on our knees. When we finally got comfortable, we started to stand! There were lot of people surfing but other than that we had an awesome experience! Thanks Jacob for being there making sure we caught the best waves and giving us a push!

Shaydo is a true legend and an amazing teacher. Just after a few try i was up and surfing. He bring…read morean added amazing cultural history about his love for Hawaii and the culture....know the best spot, from surfing to eating. Mahalo nui loa!!!!! Cannot wait to hit the wave and hope to be back. Thank.

Worth every penny!!!…read more First time to the North Shore and wanted to try surfing. I decided to book with Shaydo because he's a professional surfer, CPR trained and trusted waterman....I definitely made the right choice!!! From the moment I met him, I felt comfortable and relaxed. He was very patient and thorough before we even got in the water. Once we were in the water, Shaydo got me up on my board and I WAS SURFING!!! Needless to say, the time in the water flew by and I had so much fun. I would definitely book a class with Shaydo again. It was such an authentic experience, plus how many people can say they learned to surf with a professional surfer!

We had our first session on Friday in New Smyrna. Robert was a great instructor. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and instructed the kids very well. It's a short walk to the beach, so keep in mind that you will have to carry the surfboard for about 1/4 mile. All and all, we will be back!

The best!!! After a little confusion with our meet up spot, we were able to locate Drake. He was…read morean excellent teacher for my daughter who is eight years old. He covered the basics of paddling and standing and out they went. They shared a board for two hours. He had my daughter up on the board in no time. Great instructor with a lot of patience and knowledge. My daughter enjoyed it so much we booked again for a second day. I really wish Drake would have been there for her. However, he did tell me he would probably not be available. When we return to the North Shore, we would definitely do a week surf camp with Drake. My daughter loved him as he inspired the love of surfing in her. A good first instructor can make or break your kids desire to surf. Thank you!!! Book the early lesson at 8am as it gets crowded in the North Shore as the day progresses.