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Testimonials

Here are some good words from pro surfers, friends in the surfing industry, and students who have taken surf lessons from us. Check them out!

From Industry Professionals

If you are thinking about a trip to the North Shore this winter and would like to polish up your technique or talents, you may want to visit the Sunset Suratt Surf School. Uncle Bryan Suratt has been teaching and coaching for over 40 years and has helped hundreds of wave riders take their surfing to the next level.
Dave Gilovich

Executive Vice President, Surfline

From Pro Surfers

He’s (Bryan Suratt) a guy with a big heart who opened up his home to us. His whole family is classic. We stayed with them a lot and he taught us a lot!
Bruce Irons

Legendary Pro Surfer, Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Champion

The best surf lessons ever!
Mark "Occy" Occhilupo

All-Around Surfing Legend, Pipeline Masters Surfing Champion

The best surf lessons in the world!
Andy Irons

4x Pipeline Masters Champion, 3x ASP World Surfing Champion

From Some of Our Students

Aloha! We want to thank you for all of your wonderful hospitality and friendship! We had a great time, and as always we were so glad to be under your guidance and care during our surf sessions! You are the best!
The Yousef Family

Durango, Colorado

I wanted to introduce my 13-year-old son to the sport of surfing during our Hawaii vacation. I spoke with several surf schools all across the island and after meeting with Bryan, I quickly realized he’d developed the perfect program for beginners. After a few minutes of beach-side instructions, Alex paddled out and caught his first wave in 5 minutes and caught several more nice waves on the first lesson! Alex had so much fun, we booked three more lessons with Uncle Bryan! We’re returning again this winter and Alex wants to spend every day catching waves with Uncle Bryan and his crew! If you or your kids want to learn how to surf and have fun doing it, then pass on the other schools and book your lesson with Uncle Bryan!
Dennis

Seattle, Washington

Before we went to Hawaii we had heard of Uncle Bryan and knew we could find him on Sunset Beach where we were staying. We arrived to our destination, and within an hour or so had met Uncle Bryan and we were set up for surfing lessons the next morning. It was one of our favorite activities while in Hawaii we even went back for another lesson. Uncle Bryan and Lisa were the nicest. Beyond the lessons, they taught us about Hawaiian culture and invited us to share in some of their traditions and activities. We can not say enough good things about Sunset Suratt Surf School. It’s not just a business, it’s a way of life! We love them!
The Jarman Family

Edmonton, Oklahoma

My first surfing lesson was actually with another surfing school on the North Shore of Oahu. The class was overcrowded and I was left alone in the water to fend for myself! I was just about to swim in from the lesson and give up when Uncle Bryan swam over from his lesson and helped me catch a wave. Since then, Bryan has helped me so much. I used to be afraid of even swimming in the ocean! Now, I can truly say that I have become a much more confident surfer. His patience and coaching style is what makes the difference. Thank-you Uncle Bryan! You are the best!!!!
Brittany

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Our family was originally from Hawaii and we currently live on the mainland. We very much want our children—Emily, age 11, Eddie, age 8, and Sean, age 6—to learn Hawaiian culture and respect, and we visit every year. The most special experience we have every year is with Uncle Bryan’s Surf School and Uncle Bryan. Our kids want to do it every day. Uncle B and his instructors are safe, hard working, and most of all fun! Our youngest was able to get up on a board numerous times at the age of 5. As a parent, there is nothing more magical than seeing your kids achieve something like that at such an early age. If you are considering a visit to Oahu, it is something so special, it brings tears to your eyes. The photos, video, and special care goes beyond a surfing lesson. Uncle B teaches life lessons through the ocean and land. His ability to gauge and relate to all people is a rare and special gift. If you are considering a surfing lesson, you will get more than your dollar’s worth with Uncle Bryan!
The Anderson Family

Torrance, California

When I first started taking lessons from Uncle Bryan I could barely stand on a surf board! I had surfed before but was having a lot of difficulty understanding how everything worked. Within a couple of lessons my balance and confidence had improved dramatically. In fact, I was so happy with the results, I decided to come back to Oahu for 4 months of training with Uncle Bryan! I have been here for just over a month and I have improved so much more. I can’t wait to see myself in another few months! Thanks Uncle Bryan, your patience and hard work have helped me so much!
Rob

Los Angeles, California

Surfing was really fun. That’s all I really wanted to do during my vacation. I got a lot of waves, just like Uncle Bryan said I would. I can’t wait to go surfing again! – Eric (Age 12)
Surfing was fun. Uncle Bryan was a good teacher and I’d like to surf again someday. – Marissa (Age 10)
Eric and Marissa

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Thank you for sharing your spirit of aloha with us and for teaching my two boys, Jake (age 10) and Taylor (age 7) to surf better and have loads of fun doing it. You guys are so far apart from the rest since you all have such great teaching methods and you are all world class rippers yourselves. We felt like you took us under your wing and really cared for us. You encouraged the boys so much that they are ‘frothing’ to get home and surf regularly. You shared a bit of your lives with us and left us really feeling the true sense of aloha. Our family wishes you all the best and we want to return regularly. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you are in San Diego. We’d love to return the hospitality you’ve shown us!
Tom

San Diego, California

Hi Bryan, Nainoa, Aka, Lisa, and the rest of the crew,
Well, I went back to school today and enjoyed telling my 6th graders about my wonderful surfing experience and ‘raw toes.’ I wanted to send you a couple of pictures that you may or may not want to post on your website. It’s up to you. I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful experience. I am already thinking about the next time I can return, and I have told Yuki that I may be back for the summer. ;o)
p.s. Special thanks to Nainoa and Aka since they did such a great job in the water with me. Awesome teachers!
Katie

Nagoya, Japan

I just wanted to say that you made my visit to Hawaii special. I had not surfed before I was paralyzed and getting into the water and catching a wave for the first time felt like freedom, it was awesome. You were awesome and so was everybody at Sunset Suratt. Your hospitality and generosity made us feel so welcome, and I felt safe in your confidence of getting me in and out of the ocean but also getting me to ride a wave! I had a great vacation and when I come back I’d love to surf again with you.
Alastair

Queensland, Australia

Aloha Uncle Bryan! Just calling to say thank you. I had another great day out in the water last week, and please thank Aka as well. That was my first real surf lesson, and it’s something I should have done long ago, and something I will do again in the future. Aka is a true pro: fun to hang out with and excellent at communicating his experience. Plus, the dude is a beast; he towed me back outside once after I was exhausted… my first experience ‘tow-in surfing’… or more like ‘toe-in surfing.’ I told you in the parking lot, I learned more in those 2 hours with you guys than I have in the 5 years I’ve been surfing, and that is the truth. So much mahalo!
Mark

Vancouver, Canada

Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful time the kids had learning to surf. Your patience with our 17-year-old autistic son was incredible. He is still talking about how he almost stood up all the way! He will never forget (literally) Uncle Bryan’s fish handshake! It is definitely a wonderful memory that we will have forever. We will recommend Sunset Suratt Surf School to everyone, especially to all our friends. The other kids (aged 10 and up) can’t stop talking about it either, they had a wonderful time with all the instructors. What a wonderful, positive experience for them all. It’s the sign of a successful day when all four kids are tired, still smiling, and talking about it. Thanks again, it’s great to know there are people willing to help and give that extra patience to those that need it. Your guys are amazing and we wish them all the best in their futures. Thanks again!
Jackie

Walnut Creek, California

Uncle Bryan, Aka, and Christian, Kathie and I had the time of our lives. Thanks for the great lesson!! Now that we know what surfing is all about, we expect our husbands to tow us out to the waves, push us into the waves, and carry our boards!! Aka and Christian made us feel like mermaids of the ocean and the princesses that we are!! We had an awesome time and checked off another item on our bucket list. Go Surfer Girls!!
Kathie and Lynn

Phoenix, Arizona

From TripAdvisor.com

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We spent two weeks in Hawaii in August, 2009 and the surf lesson at Sunset Suratt Surf School was probably one of the most memorable moments for our three kids…and for us! Thank you so much to Christian and Adam who made sure our children were completely safe and had the time of their lives, taking one wave after the other for 2 hours! Although the North Shore is “tamed” during the summer, it offered more than decent waves on Aug 14th. Our youngest daughter desperately wanted to try surfing but wasn’t feeling very brave. The instructors were so nice and reassuring that she decided to face her fears and came out of the ocean with a huge smile on her face at the end of the lesson. We had a great time watching them and chatting with Uncle Bryan. Our kids took a lesson on Maui a week later, but it did not live up to their experience with Sunset Surratt. Oahu’s North Shore, super nice instructors, a great ratio (2 instructors for 3 kids in our case!), emphasis on fun (for the kids) and safety (for the parents!) and Uncle Bryan’s company made for an absolutely unique experience…SIMPLY THE BEST! Si vous désirez vous initier au surf sur Oahu, la Sunset Surratt Surf School est incomparable et incontournable! Thank you, mahalo et merci beaucoup!
The Deragon Family

Montreal, Canada

I bought my husband a surf lesson from Uncle Bryan for his 40th birthday. He had an awsome time. Uncle Bryan and Lisa are super nice and knowledgeble about the area. They focus on safety unlike some of the other schools. They have a very low instructor-to-student ratio. They also have a professional videographer who takes great pictures and video. Uncle Bryan has many of the pro surfers that help with the school. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the North Shore!
Amanda

Boise, Idaho

Wow, what an amazing experience. Uncle Bryan and his whole team of instructors were a wonderful surprise to come across. Beyond the fact that he is truly a ‘people person’ with a great personality, he is very dedicated to making sure that my daughter and I were completely comfortable during our lesson. She was terrified to even try it until she talked to Uncle Bryan. He made her see how fun it was before she got in the water and her fears were all gone!!! Each of his instructors were so nice to us and treated us as a part of the family. They took the time to teach us everything we needed to know, such as where and how to stand, how to paddle, where to go to stay out of the other surfers way, etc. He makes sure you learn how to get the best ride and the best experience possible. They really took their time with us and made sure we got the MOST out of our experience. I will recommend them to everyone I know as a must do when they get to Oahu!
Kelly

Denver, Colorado

I met Uncle Bryan 5 years ago and my wife and I took lesson from him. We both got up and loved it. After that we booked lessons with him for 8 days. With Uncle Bryan you will learn from the best and from his boys not only will you learn but you’ll feel like part of the Suratt clan. Uncle Bryan now is teaching my 5 kids and will very soon start to teach my grandkids.
Brian

Seattle, Washington

Hi Uncle Bryan! I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful surfing experience. We just got back from hawaii this week. We are in freezing Maryland weather and missing the nice beaches, waves, and Hawaii weather. We really appreciate you taking us in, showing us your family, and allowing us to surf in your back yard. Everett (the little baby) can’t wait to come back!
Julius, Janet and Everett

Baltimore, Maryland

Uncle Bryan and his team are awesome. Our first time surfing was the best experience we could have dreamed for. They are such real people with genuine hearts and their aloha spirit spills over before, during, and after your lesson. My kids are 9 and 7 and they had the best time ever. The instructors pay close attention to your children when they are in the water and we felt completely comfortable the entire time. By the way, did I mention that we all were riding waves within the first 15 minutes?!!! The entire team are true professionals and your fun and safety is their priority. If you don’t take lessons from Uncle Bryan, you will never experience that first wave the way we did. They are simply the best!! Thank you Uncle Bryan, Cru, Mia, Kilani, Aka, Christian, Danny, and of course Lisa!
Allison

Los Angeles, California

Never in my wildest dreams did I think my shy little 4 year old girl would be surfing on her first time out. These guys were professional, experienced, and concerned with the safety of everyone out there. Never did I feel we were in danger. This was one of the best days my kids and I have ever shared and we will remember it always. We will definitely be going back to Uncle Bryan time and time again till I can quit my day job and become professional surfer!!! Well, maybe I will never be a pro but surfing is going to be part of our lives forever!
Katie

Boston, Massachusetts

Uncle Bryan and crew were the best, As first time surfers from Minnesota they made the experience better than expected. I would definitely reccomend them, they are our first choice when we return to Oahu for surfing!!
Justin

Duluth, Minnesota

My family has made many trips to the North Shore for our summer vacation and certainly one of the best things we have done was to meet Uncle Bryan. Our daughters have all taken lessons from Uncle at one time or another. They are pretty good surfers now but they never fail to learn something from him either about surfing or sometimes about life. Last summer our adventure was stand up paddling and we had a blast. We have sent many of our friends to take lessons from Bryan and the crew and nobody has failed to rave about the quality of the experience. If you are thinking of surfing or doing stand-up while on Oahu, give Uncle a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Mike

San Diego, California

Learn to surf the world famous North Shore of Oahu with patient, professional, fun instruction that is ‘guaranteed’. You WILL catch waves. I learned from Uncle Brian, and have sent over a dozen people I know to Sunset Suratt with happy faces everytime. Taught with the Spirit of Aloha, their simple, yet comprehensive instruction as well as their extensive knowledge of the North Shore makes it a recipe for success no matter what your skill level. You can tell these guys love what they do and are always willing to help!
Jon

Austin, Texas

Sunset Suratt Surf School is simply your best choice for learning to surf or stand-up paddle. Uncle Bryan, Lisa, Cru, and the rest of the Suratt family of instructors will greet you with a big smile and lot of positive encouragement and support. You will have a blast and will stand up on your board and will catch waves. Our international family and friends are always looking forward to their next trip to North Shore, Oahu and getting together with the Suratt Family of surfers and friends for life. Uncle Bryan is the best coach and friend. He has been coaching the world’s top surfing champions for years and also volunteers his skills for several charities working with the handicapped. Mahalo and Happy Surfing!
Andreas

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Not being a big ocean guy, Uncle Bryan started me out on a stand-up board and I now love the ocean and surfing. Before Bryan, I wouldn’t even go out to the second break. Now I live in it. Uncle Bryan cares about you being 100% satisfied in your surfiing/stand-up paddle experience. If everyone ran their business like him—meaning focused on client satisfaction—our world would be a better place. Three months after I took a lesson, I was standing at a bus stop, and he wouldn’t let me ride the bus and demaned he give me a ride back to my hotel! Uncle Bryan is the man!
Zach

Oceanside California

I had a great experience with this school. I had never surfed before my HI visit, and earlier in the trip took a lesson in Waikiki, just enough to be able to get up on a board on tiny waves. I was visiting the North Shore and decided to do another lesson. Check-in was easy, and they had me on the waves pretty quickly. My group lesson had just two of us and felt like a private lesson since the other student was going while I was paddling back. I quickly realized the difference a few feet in wave height makes in surfing. I took a couple of nose-dives, and my instructor quickly recognized what I was doing wrong and helped correct it. I had a blast during the lesson and was reliably riding waves by the end. While on the waves, my instructor offered to put my wedding ring in his zip pocket since he’d seen them get pulled off before. I was in a rush to return my rental car at the end of the lesson and disappeared before he had a chance to give it back to me. They mailed it back to my continental US address and even polished it before sending it back. If you’re on the North Shore, or even if you’re staying in Waikiki, I highly recommend taking a lesson with these guys. If I’d been staying another day, I would have booked another lesson.
Mike C.

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02:58 01 Nov 18
Very fun for the family! We had the kids, youngest is 8. I was a bit worried about safety, but they have a good system of how they keep track of everyone and a 3:1 ratio. Everyone was able to stand up pretty quickly and the instructors were very good - friendly with great instructions. I think their price point is a bit higher than others, but I can't compare the quality. Definitely happy we did it and appreciated the team!read more
Georgia Jean
19:55 27 Nov 18
We had the most amazing experience with Bryan and his team! Our youngest was 10, our oldest 18 with everyone else in between. EVERYONE got up and surfed! It was so awesome!! Our only regret was not doing it the first day we got to Oahu! Christinaread more
Sarah Noller
00:29 07 Nov 18
The instructors were great! I was up and surfing right away with no prior experience. I highly recommended this surf school! It is so worth it!
Cody D'Ambrosio
13:20 13 Aug 18
Awesome awesome awesome! For first time surfers on honeymoon, we were both able to get up and ride the waves! The instructors were super helpful and made it feel easy and doable. Definitely a must-do in Oahu!
Jordan Holloway
05:45 26 Jan 19
Uncle Bryan’s surf lessons provided the best experience my family had while on vacation. We were all novices and this was our first time surfing. Uncle Bryan was a wealth of knowledge of the north shore and surfing in general. Our instructors were also top notch. They played to each individuals strengths and made sure they got the best waves possible. We all can’t wait to come back and surf again, all thanks to Uncle Bryan and our instructors.read more
Dirk Lewis
17:21 11 Mar 19
Great staff and perfect location for learning to surf. We were worried about the wind and high surf warning but the location was protected and had slow rolling waves perfect for beginners and out of shape tourists. The owners son was way cool and helpful. He even took my 5 year old out and caught a wave with him. It has been the highlight of his trip, he keeps rubbing it in to his big brother. These guys are great. Be careful who you pick to teach you also. There were some instructors on the beach that were super high and it was not weed (tweeker) all of our instructors had it together and had us surfing first wave we caught.read more
Bobby Marchenese
15:15 11 Jan 19
Lisa was fantastic helping setup my lesson and giving us suggestions on what to do the rest of the day. She even sat with my wife and daughter on the beach during my entire lesson and talked with them. She has a warm and welcoming peraonality. Chris, the instructor was great, thanks for your time! Great experience, highly recommend!read more
Michael W
23:49 26 Mar 19
A great time. Called Uncle Bryan at 7am and they scheduled my ten year old son a lesson. We showed up, they were organized and personable and I decided spur of the moment to get a lesson as well. Skylar was great, as was Bryan's son who was one of the other instructors. In fact, they all rocked. There were kids of all ages. Instructors managed to help get them all up multiple times.read more
ocean roayle
03:32 06 Apr 19
Amazing location right at a great beginner surf break. Bryan is lovely, chill and very professional surf instructor with a host of great staff. Bring plenty of aloha spirit in return. I took my friends here to learn to surf on vacation. They were up and surfing after just an hour of water time. Would definitely bring them back again. Thanks Bryan and instructors!read more
Alex Gleeson
07:24 11 Apr 19
Great morning on the water for my first surfing lesson with Instructor Schuyler at Pua’ena Point Beach Park. His instructions were easy and informative. I had no trouble getting up on my first wave. I highly recommend this friendly and professional outfit for those new to surfing or looking to improve.read more
Tracy & Joel Van Camp
00:06 13 Apr 19
We scheduled with a different surf company who cancelled us at the last minute. Called Bryan’s, Linda told us to go right over. We did. Met Bryan he put us in a lesson immediately. The guys were great at coaching. We were up and surfing in no time. MAHALO Bryan, Crew, Skylar and the others!read more
Mike B
02:39 19 May 19
Top notch instruction - Mike Jackson is a local who not only gets you up on a board but goes further and teaches you safety, etiquette, and key focal points on what to look for when you are out on your own. Have not had such a natural high in quite some time; still smiling from ear to ear from today's experience. Thanks for the time Mike.read more
Brianna Almeida
21:48 20 May 19
Uncle Bryan was AMAZING!!!!! He was the sweetest and brought all of us flowers to wear in our hair that he picked from his own home. He showed us the boards and they worked perfectly! It was an amazing experience and his hospitality made it 100000x more enjoyable! When we called him he met us at the beach quickly and got us our boards and on the water in no time. When we left he hugged us and it just felt like we were part of his own family. I have never met a business owner that has welcomed and helped his clients as much as Uncle Bryan. He is the absolute definition of the aloha spirit. I would recommend him without hesitation. If you are looking for an amazing experience, great pricing and the aloha experience he is your guy!!!!read more
Parker Davis
17:41 17 Jul 19
Best part of our vacation... Many thanks to Bryan and his team for providing a great family lesson with kids aged 9, 7, and even 3! Will definitely go again next time we travel to Oahu.
Justin Ashford
15:33 03 Aug 19
Uncle Bryan and his team were fantastic. They helped my boys learn to get up on their boards and ride a handful of waves during our lesson. They paid special attention to my youngest to make sure he was safe at all times. My boys had a blast and will hopefully remember this experience for years. I highly recommend this team and this activity if you're visiting the North Shore!read more
Jeremy Wright
18:34 12 Aug 19
Absolutely loved learning to surf with Uncle Bryan's crew. One of the best mornings of my life. Highly recommend!
Brian Smith
04:49 21 Aug 19
Fantastic 1st experience for my kids (8 and 5). The staff was kind and professional, really made an effort to ensure their first surfing experience was about confidence building and fun. Look forward to our next lesson, definitely recommend Uncle Bryan's!read more
Liana Demaret
02:38 23 Sep 19
Uncle Brian and his crew are the best instructors to learn how to surf. They made you feel comfortable and safe all while having a blast! They were a highlight of our visit to the North Shore! Chad and Mckanna made you laugh and were super enthusiastic about all skill levels!read more
Clark Ijl
23:52 03 Oct 19
Uncle Bryan and Skylar are absolutely a joy to be around. Skylar was by far the best instructor I've had surfing all over the world. He made sure my sister had a great first experience surfing. Thank you so much Skylar!
Brandy Kaufman
23:24 06 Dec 19
Uncle Brian's came highly recommended from a planning group. My husband and father in law took lessons with Chad, and had a great time even though the waves were not the best. Uncle Brian was so kind and welcoming when we arrived and helped set my mother in law, myself and my 3 daughters up to watch the guys surf. One of the guys even took my 2 oldest, 4 and5 out to catch a quick wave. Totally made their day. We could not have had a better experience and will definitely remember this experience.read more
Cory Shiraishi
04:07 04 Jan 20
Really great instructors and team here. I was in a group lesson where there were a few families and a handful of the kids didn't speak English, and they handled the group really well! Everyone had a lot of fun. During the group lesson I worked mostly with one of the instructors and he did a fantastic job. I learned a lot and was able to catch a wave on my own a few times during the lesson because of the good, personalized advice he gave. I'd highly recommend Uncle Bryan's to beginning surfers.read more
Stefan Lems
20:59 09 Jan 20
We booked a private session for 2 days, our coach Crew was awesome and managed that we got every wave. Very laidback vibe and professional. This year we come back and go back 100% to Uncle Brian and his crew.
Len Parker
23:35 14 Jan 20
They make you feel like one of their family while also giving excellent instruction customized to your own experience and comfort level. Best choice if you're shopping for surfing lessons!!
John Runcie
22:46 21 Jan 20
Really appreciated the 2 hour session with the team. My wife and I were up with some assistance and understanding the basics. We would take another lesson with the team!
Daneen Haba
23:16 01 Feb 20
Had the best time surfing with Uncle B..this was an experience we will never forget! My husband and I try to surf every time we travel.. best lesson by far (we have had about 10) Not to mention, we looked our best thus far.. we rode every wave we tried thanks to our awesome instruction!! This has never happened before and my hubby finally looked (more like) a pro! Our instructor even made the rest breaks fun, filled with local stories and fine tuning our technique. He genuinely wanted our experience to be the best possible. We will definitely seek out Uncle Bryan’s the next time we are in Hawaii. Great price for a great experience! I hate that I can’t remember our instructors name, I think it was Chad!! I hope so, shout out to chad!read more
Karl kosse
02:48 06 Feb 20
I had a morning ride. The waves were great. My instructor was awesome. I am a first time surfer. Bryan provided off shore instructions. In the water I was up on my first attempt. It was great. After two hours I felt I was ready for 20 foot waves! Could not have been better, highly recommended.!read more
Boo Rigney
18:43 08 Feb 20
This is absolutely the best option for learning to surf. Our instructor was Mike J. and he was very experienced being a top surfer is whole life plus a great instructor. The price was about half of what another shop in town was charging as well. The location for the surfing is protected so very friendly for beginning to learn.read more
Francois Royer Mireault
09:21 02 Dec 14
Awesome experience. These guys will hook you up. Coach Joel was the best.
Mayra Bravo
05:08 05 Oct 21
5+ stars to this amazing surf school! I had no knowledge on how to surf. Our teacher was patient, answered all our questions and most importantly made sure we were SAFE and picked waves that were within our boundaries. Everything you need and should look for in a surf school. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!🐢read more
Meredith Dresko
23:37 21 Jul 21
We happened to stop at the beach and got chatting with Uncle Bryan, who offered to take our 8 year old for a ride just for fun. Uncle Bryan was incredible - warm, knowledgeable, safe, generous. His little good deed created the best moment of vacation for our son, and whet his palate for more!read more
Jeremy Becker
22:56 07 Jul 21
Ina and Nalu were amazing. They worked so hard to make it easy and fun for us. As beginners we were able to ride waves in continuously for a couple hours. It was worth the money and would do it again if I get to come back.
dan warnez
05:59 16 Oct 21
Excellent experience on the North Shore. I had never surfed before and these guys had me on waves in no time.
Amanda Basse
18:07 16 May 21
We had so much fun on our lesson we immediately booked the following day for more surfing. I took my kids (11&6) and our instructors, Ricky and Kai, were great. My 6 yr old can be timid and Ricky was so patient and was able to get my 6 yr old riding waves. Both instructors are knowledgeable and hustled out there to be sure both kids had a great experience.read more
Wendy Weber
17:17 24 Jun 22
INCREDIBLE! Kai & Cru were fantastic! My 7yo got up on her first try! My 5yo had a blast riding tandem. They were so patient and helpful. We were nervous to let the kids be without life jackets so they provided them. We will definitely do this again on our next trip!Definitely pay to get the pictures!!! Fernando got almost 200 pics of our family of 4. Memories we could never have captured on our own.read more
Ireland Guthrie
07:48 31 May 22
So so so so amazing!!! All the workers were kind, efficient, and good at their jobs. I was nervous but excited after not surfing for 10 years but they were very helpful and I got out and caught some waves 🙂 also saw turtles which just added on the experience! 10/10 and I would definitely recommend this place as you spent 99% in the actual water and practicing!! Definitely want to go again next time I’m in Oahu (also there was this metal 13 yr old (idk his name :() who helped paddle all the time when I was tired so I appreciated it so much) I had an absolute blastread more
Karen Roberts
19:24 13 Jul 22
Uncle Bryan’s surf school was excellent. Safe. Great communication. Excellent, encouraging and enthusiastic instructors. It is definitely a must do. My 4 kids had a blast!!will definitely do this again.
Toshi Barnes
01:18 31 Mar 22
Awesome experience! Cru got me situated upon arrival and gave me a lot of cool info about the area and the surf school’s history. My instructor Kai did an awesome job of teaching me and ensuring I was having a good time! I ended up coming back the next day to rent a board on my own- which speaks to the level of coaching I received the previous day! I also witnessed interactions/coaching with younger kids and their team did a great job. On my second day, I met Uncle Bryan and his stories and experiences are amazing. I recommend this for everyone- they will get you addicted to surfing 🤙read more
Eileen Oblea
01:30 28 Jun 22
Uncle Bryan is the most friendly person. He didn't book a lesson but he took the time to explain and inform us. All his customers returned happy and satisfied and all his staff was very friendly.
Melissa Przywara
01:45 09 Aug 22
I can’t say enough about Uncle Bryan’s surf lessons. Chris was our instructor. He was amazing. He kept things simple, gave great advice/tips out in the ocean to insure success for everyone. He was amazing! As much as we all loved the surfing, we loved Uncle Bryan even more! If you don’t take 15 minutes out of your visit to spend time talking to him, you will truly miss out. He is so authentic, lives and breathes the Ohana spirit you always hear about, and makes everyone feel so special. He is a true Hawaiian gem!!read more
Denise Garrison
18:30 19 Aug 22
I had an amazing first experience. I got up on my very first try. I was shocked at how simple they went over the instructions. Definitely would recommend water shoes to protect against the reef but other than that my two instructors were top notch and would definitely rebook again!read more
Jenny Kirchoff
17:17 13 Aug 22
Fernando was an amazing instructor my husband and son. They both got up a few times with pretty low waves. They enjoyed his knowledge and support! Highly recommended. It was my teenage sons favorite part of our trip.
Rob Duffy
02:19 13 Aug 22
Called last minute and got an appointment no problem. The instructors were the best. Extremely qualified and helpful. My 9yo and 13yo had an experience of a lifetime surfing the north shore.
Kari Hollifield
00:22 27 Dec 22
Uncle Bryans was the absolute best!!! All the instructors were nice and very good at what they do. Our family has never surfed before and when we get back to Hawaii, we will definitely be using them again! Our daughter was so scared so we paid extra for a tandem instructor and it was worth it! We were in Hawaii for 10 days and we all agree that this was our favorite activity!!!!!!!!read more
Amanda Thornton
05:46 29 Dec 22
This was an AMAZING experience! The instructors were very professional and took the safety of their students seriously.I was skeptical about what could be accomplished in a beginner 2 hour block of instruction. We were amazed at how quickly all participants in the group progressed from the "boogie board" waves and were able to surf the more advanced area by the end of the class.Uncle Bryan made a point to interact with us and share his incredible stories. This meant so much to our family.We have recommended this experience to everyone we interact with!Our 13 year old said this was the highlight of her vacation! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful opportunity ❤️read more
Jazmyn Rodwell
01:40 09 Dec 22
Terrific surf school, all instructors made the lesson so easy and enjoyable. Uncle Bryan was so helpful booking over the phone and the others were nothing but lovely in the water. Would definitely recommend to others!! Option to have photos taken was also cool!read more
Romina Diaz
23:46 25 Aug 23
Amazing surf lessons! I paid for a private lesson for my 3 girls and Uncle Bryan’s Surf did not disappoint. The staff that took my girls out is amazing. They were super patient and caring. We got a chance to chat with uncle Bryan himself which was super cool. My girls had the most amazing time, It was the highlight of our trip for them! Fernando was the photographer and he got some amazing photos for us! I highly recommend!!read more
Darcie Schwarzer
17:58 31 Mar 24
We had 6 kids do the beginner surf lessons and it was incredible!! They all caught waves and had an amazing time. Everyone was great with them and very professional. I would recommend this over and over.
Sara Sharpe
19:38 10 Jul 24
We had an amazing experience! Instructors are so kind and patient. Our youngest, at 9, had 1-1 support and loved it! We will 100% come back!!!
Dinah Hall
18:45 30 Jul 23
Our family of 6 had a lesson on 7/20/23. We all agreed it was the highlight of our trip. We all had so much fun! Uncle Bryan, Sergio, and Stone were friendly and professional! I was nervous at first, but they quickly put my nerves at ease and made sure we were all safe. Uncle Bryan even gave my husband his new hat because it was his birthday. Definitely a birthday to remember!read more
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