Ohana Surf Project

I just happened to come across the «surf bus» on one of my runs. That was my lucky day. These guys (and gals) merit 6 stars, because they truly are Ohana. They go out of their way to help you out with whatever you need— lessons, rentals, advice. They can charge your card via device, so you don’t have to worry about carrying cash with you. I miss them!

Nick provided an answer to all my questions succinctly and converted a (former) land animal into one that understands the sea a lot more. Patient, sincere, and tons of fun. Kainoa was like the papa bear giving me much needed motivation and discipline and honestly, I was straight up starstruck! Chelsea made it so simple for me to book my lesson and it was effortless. Just remember that these guys work hard at their craft and much respect goes out to them. I had my lesson on MLK Day, so Waikiki proper was undoubtedly packed, and as a beginner, you don’t want snorkelers or tourists surrounding you while you’re trying to do something totally new. Nick picked me up in the OSP Mobile from the meetup spot and we headed over to Diamondhead. Full service! Mahalo to OSP and until we meet again, Aloha!

Ohana Surf Project is a first class surf school. They offer transportation and have newer and better equipment/​surf boards than the others but their instructors are what truly sets them above the rest. Sean, Kainoa, Chelsea, Nick and the others are the best. They all have positive attitudes and have so much patience. They will get you up on your board in your first lesson and if you are not careful you might get hooked on surfing! They are great with kids and always have your safety in mind. You can’t go wrong with these guys.

Chelsea and the rest of the crew did an amazing job making my 13 year old daughter and her best friend fall in love with surfing. I booked a few private lessons for them and it was absolutely worth it! If you ever want your kid to learn surfing properly, do it with Chelsea at Ohana Surf! She rocks!

We were a rather large group… seven people. 4 children and 3 adults. The team was excellent. They handled our group so well. They were very patient with the kids. We all got up a few times and surfed! Scratch that off my bucket list. My only recommendation is to pay the extra to hire their recommended photographer. They have a go pro but of course since they are busy giving you lessons, you are not being filmed by an individual. Since we were a big group we opted to hire one. I love the shots we got! Pretty cool to see us standing on a surfboard riding a wave on camera :)

These guys are great! Matt is excellent, very helpful! Ask for him, couldn’t be better!!!

You will not be disappointed in the least with the surf instruction you receive from Ohana Surf. They really are the best on all the islands combined! I only wish I got more surf lessons from them! Love you guys so much!!!

Ok… if you are new to surfing like we were 2 summers ago (or you are retired from the surf circuit and want to hang w other hot and knowledgeable people!), and you want to learn from the best there is ONE game in Waikiki! OSP is where it’s at! We surfed for the entire week we were in Waikiki. we thought we’d surf once or twice but after getting the rush from surfing we were hooked and couldn’t get enough! Sean (the «GrandMaster Flash» OF SURF), Chelsea and Nick made surfing obtainable and enjoyable for all of us! Couldn’t recommend a nicer or more entertaining group of people. They were so professional that we felt safe entrusting our children with them, and enjoyed all of our time on the water with them! Most people only dream about surfing… but through OSP you can easily change that dream into a reality! We were also lucky enough to catch them in Costa Rica and we spent 4 days surfing the waves there! You could call us spoiled, but we prefer to think we are just extremely lucky!!! I think we would pretty much do a pilgrimage where ever they decided to surf… Can’t wait to land in Honolulu for our next adventure! See you soon and THANKS OSP! Aloha!

I never in a million years thought I would overcome my fear and stand up during my first surfing lesson, but Kainoa, Chelsea, and Sean encouraged and pushed me to be my best. And I did! I later observed another local company giving group instruction and endorse Ohana Surf Project as comparatively more professional, more personal, and result oriented. With great results! If you really want to learn to surf, this is the group who can help you achieve your goal.

Kainoa McGee! He’s the ultimate waterman from his knowledge through experience and especially his Aloha. When my daughter wanted to learn how to surf, I immediately reached out to Kainoa because he’s the best.
We live on Oahu and will continue to call upon Kainoa and the Ohana Surf Project team for our personal surfing need and will highly recommend them to our family and friends both on the islands and visiting.

This was the highlight of my vacation! Chelsea was a real treat to surf with. First and foremost, she is a charming young and enthusiastic girl who has a lovely surfing style. During my lesson, Chelsea was patient and encouraged me in a positive and motivating way when I struggled at first. She provided me with great pointers and techniques to focus on throughout the two hour session that helped me progress quickly. I’m surprised to say that I actually have some confidence to try and go surfing on my own… and if all fails, I definitely know who I’m returning to for a refresher!

Ohana Surf is seriously the best! I was visiting Oahu for a few days and decided to try surfing for the very first time. Just for some background — I’m not remotely athletic, nor am I a strong swimmer. I’m the type of person who only goes waist-​deep in the ocean since I’m never comfortable in the water. BUT as soon as we started paddling in the water, I felt safe. My instructor Chelsea was paddling next to me the whole time. In fact, she somehow managed to steer my surfboard with her feet so I was always close by and always pointing in the right direction. Each time a wave came by, she gave my board a good push. She helped me catch my very first wave! I managed to catch a ton more waves after that (all caught on camera with a GoPro) and now I’m hooked. Can’t wait to go back! Chelsea was awesome, highly recommend!

Awesome instructors! Very caring and helpful! I have taken lessons with this group for several years and each time, they allow me to feel comfortable in all aspects of surfing, especially since I only surf when in Hawaii so I don’t get to practice very often. Each time, I get a little bit better and feel more confident! Amazing with both kids and older folks that haven’t surfed before!

I signed my daughter and her friend up with a 2 hour private surf lesson. Kainoa & Troy were phenomenal with the kids! Can’t recommend them enough!!!