Spring Break Surf Guide: Oahu, Hawaii

Just being in Hawaii during spring break is exciting in itself, but to be in the Islands to surf during spring break is the epitome of excitement. The Islands are considered to be home to some of the world's more famous surf spots such as Sunset, Waimea Bay, Pipeline and Backdoor.

On the island of Oahu there are approximately 97 places that surfers and hopefuls go to test their skill at this greatly loved sport.

If you are not from Hawaii, but are going there for spring break to surf, you might consider taking lessons.The advantage of taking lessons, even if you have surfed before, you will be taught how to read and understand the waves in Hawaii. It will also help you to advance to the next level in your abilities to surf.

Here are some good places to look for lessons.

Hawaiian Fire Surf School
3318 Campbell Ave.
Honolulu
(808) 737-3473
Fax: (808) 737-8908

These instructors are firemen who teach you how to surf at an affordable rate, and will take you to a private, secluded, beginner friendly beach. The are dedicated to safety.

The school provides a foam covered surfboard and transportation. You will need to furnish your own suit, towel, water and sunscreen.

Group lessons - $99.00
Private lessons - $170.00

Learn to Surf Hawaii
(808) 636-7873
www.learntosurfhawaii.com

Their goal is to help people of all ages and skill levels to learn to surf or surf better in one lesson. For the more serious person packages are available.
1 lesson - $99.00
3 lessons - $285.00
6 lessons - $510.00
All necessary equipment is available.

Surf Hawaii Surf School
(808) 295-1241
www.surfhawaii4u.com

Surf Hawaii Surf School offers lessons for a complete surfing experience. With so many surfing areas to choose from, they find the right spot for your experience and comfort level. They offer lessons for beginners, intermediates and advanced so that you can take your surfing to its next level, whatever it may be. They also offer guided surf tours.
1 lesson - $85.00
1 private lesson - $149.00
Surf tour with lesson - $250.00
Surf tour without lesson - $175.00

If you want to go to Hawaii and do your own thing while surfing, there is a website that we have found to be quite helpful. It is www.wannasurf.com. Click on surf atlas, at the top - then North America - then Hawaii. Depending on which group of islands that you will be visiting, a different listing of surf spots will come up. You will find it to be a lot of help in planning your Hawaiian Spring Break Surfing vacation.