Big Wave Dave

Big Wave Dave

If you're looking for surf lessons or board rentals, this is your company!


Quick Details


Private Surf Lessons Information

1.5-hour lesson. 

1 on 1 with your instructor. 


Price: $179 

(10% discount applied at checkout!)


All equipment is provided including: surfboard, leash, and instructor. You provide your swimsuit, sunblock, and a positive attitude.


Semi-Private Surf Lessons Information

1.5-hour lesson.

2-3 people plus instructor.


Price: $149

(10% discount applied at checkout!)


All equipment is provided including: surfboard, leash, and instructor. You provide your swimsuit, sunblock, and a positive attitude.


Group Surf Lessons Information

Price: $129 per person.

(10% discount applied at checkout!) 

Description


How It All Started 


Dave Carvalho was born and raised in Kailua on the East Side of Oahu. He began his surfing career in 1976 and started competing in 1988. Dave was raised in Hawaii and knows how important it is to act as a steward of the land and the ocean. Dave has also been a Waikiki Beach Boy for over 35+ years, his tenure on Waikiki Beach is Legendary.


All our instructors are also beach boys with training and guidance from Dave. Our services are provided as an EXPERIENCE, Hawaiian culture, and ocean knowledge are an essential part of any surfing lessons at Big Wave Dave. (There's still plenty of time left for catching waves.) We just hope you'll have a deeper understanding of the part it plays in the culture.


For the best surf lessons in Waikiki, choose Big Wave Dave! He has been kind enough to offer a discount to our members!

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What To Expect During Your Lesson

Private Beginner Surf Lesson

Beginner surfers will learn to surf in an atmosphere of fun and understanding through the promotion of proper surfing form, technique, and etiquette. They will learn about water safety, ocean awareness, and wave conditions. You will catch your first waves as a surfer in warm Hawaiian waters.

Typical Private Surf Lesson Plan

The first 20 minutes you and the instructor will spend together on land. 

You will:

Watch the ocean and the waves together and talk about ocean safety.

Get instruction on how to paddle and position yourself on the board.

Learn how to read the waves.

Remaining Time:

Time to get wet! You will paddle out to where the waves are breaking. Your instructor will be by your side to help you and guide you the whole time.

You will get out in the ocean and learn to stand up.

You will work on correct wave etiquette, style, and technique.

Your instructor will talk with you about the world of surfing, some basic rules of surfing, and answer questions.

After that, you will use our board and practice on your own.


Private Intermediate / Advanced Surf Lesson

For more advanced students, the surf instructor will choose the surf spot with the best conditions for your skill level, then tell you all about the particular aspects of that break. Once you paddle out together, he will help you improve your wave judgment and surfing techniques by observing, giving you pointers and tips on new moves.


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