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Hans Hedemann Surf School

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Founded in 1995 by North Shore surf legend Hans Hedemann, this family-owned school has been teaching beginners and intermediates to ride Waikiki's gentle rollers for over 25 years. Operating out of the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, the school offers group lessons, private coaching, and SUP tours across three Oahu locations: Waikiki, Kahala, and the North Shore.
  • Founded 1995 by North Shore pro Hans Hedemann
  • Group lessons, private coaching, and SUP tours
  • Three Oahu locations: Waikiki, Kahala, North Shore
  • Lessons on Waikiki's protected, beginner-friendly waves
  • Gear and wetsuits provided
  • Open 7 days a week year-round

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Surf details

Price Range
$$
Best Season
Year-round
Skill Level
BeginnerIntermediate
Swell Window
Year-round
Disciplines
Beginner Lessons, SUP
Break Type
Beach
Gear
Longboard, Funboard, SUP

Current conditions

80Go/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Tue, Sep 22 (82)

Waves

3.7 ft @ 11s

Wind

7 kt

Gusts 32 kt

Water

81°F

Air

77°F

Rain chance

2%

Forecast outlook

Tue4.7ft86°F
Wed4.9ft84°F
Thu5.4ft84°F
Fri7.8ft83°F
Sat9.3ft81°F
Sun8.5ft82°F

Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF). See full conditions →

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