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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
Swell Window
Year-round
Disciplines
Beginner Lessons
Break Type
Beach
Gear
Longboard, Funboard, SUP

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Around here

Around Hans Hedemann Surf School

Kalanianaʻole Campsite21.9 mi5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

Current conditions

Today · Wed

71Go/ 100

Partly cloudyWaves 5.5 ft80°FRain 9%Wind 16 kt, gusts 46

Waves

4.2 ft @ 12s

Wind

13 kt

Gusts 46 kt

Water

80°F

Air

75°F

Air quality

33 Good

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Tides

Rising

High 2.2 ft at 5:18 AM

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