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125 USD
The Wai Kai Wave is the easiest way for beginners to learn to surf!
The Wai Kai Wave is your easiest entry to surfing bliss. No paddling, no pop-ups–just slide in and ride! It is the perfect fit for first-timers and aspiring surfers. Helmets and soft-top boards are mandatory for your first 3 waves for a safe and smooth start.
Are you Kamaaina?
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A Valid Hawaii State Driver’s License and/or Active Military ID will be required at check-in. Prices subject to change at any time.
Duration:
- 45 min Session
What to Expect
The Wai Kai Wave is the easiest way for beginners to learn to surf. You don’t need to perfect a strong paddling stroke or the ability to pop up on your board in order to feel the true stoke of surfing. You just slide into the wave and go! Recommend for first timers/beginners and novice riders looking to learn to basics of riding the Wai Kai Wave!
First time riders are required to wear a helmet and use a provided soft top board for their first 3 waves.
Express Check-In:
Save time with Express Check-In Status!
Book & go! Don’t waste valuable time with pre-booked reservations. Take advantage of express check-in when you book online via the website or self-serve kiosk in the Launch. Complete your waiver via your confirmation e-mail and report directly to your activity location.
Anyone who makes an online booking/has pre-book reservations or uses the Kiosk can skip the Launch check in and report directly to the activity check in location to skip the line and collect a wristband.
Included with your session:
- Video orientation
- Demonstration on how to start your first surf session
- Tandem surfing with an instructor to get the hang of being on the wave
- On-going pointers throughout your time on the wave
- Rashguard
- Soft-top surfboard
- Helmet
- Instructions
You must be:
- Minimum 4 feet in height
- Surfers must be at least 10 years old and 80lbs to participate.
- Ability to swim
- Adequate physical fitness (as evaluated by the surf coaches)
- Have proper surf/bathing attire to withstand high flow water
- Not suited for women who are pregnant.
Please be sure to complete your activity waiver linked to your ticket confirmation email prior to arrival for Express Booking Check-In Services.
Pre-Booked Reservations and completed waivers can report directly to activity locations for check-in and activity wristbands.
🚫 Note: Mahalo for not bringing outside food & beverage, coolers, tents and chairs.
Booking Notes
##SURF’S UP - WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU DROP IN AT THE LINEUP!
### Before You Arrive:
- Please be sure to complete your activity waiver linked to your ticket confirmation email prior to arrival for Expedited Check-In Services.
### Check-In:
- Check-in at Guest Services located on the Wave Deck (next to WaveBar) in front of the wave pool.
- Recommend arriving and checking in 30 minute prior to your scheduled surf session.
- Surf Orientation starts 15 minutes prior to surf time scheduled.
### [Wai Kai Wave Surf Safety Video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ejv-jbeew&t=16s)
## #Here are a few reminders prior to arrival:
- Free parking available.
- Don’t forget your swimwear and towel!
- Please complete your WAIVER in advance. If not, you will be required to do so on-site prior to participating in activities.
- Surfers must be at least 10 years old and 80lbs to participate.
- Recommend participants are comfortable holding breathe under water for minimum 10 seconds, be comfortable in turbulent water and have basic level swimming skills.
- Arrive 30 minutes early for activity check-in. For assistance with checking in, please visit Guest Services at The Launch inside Sessions Retail Shop.
- Use of our soft top surfboards and safety gear (surf helmet) is included with your session.
- First time riders are required to wear a helmet and use a provided soft top board for their first 3 waves.
- You may bring your own surfboard, but we will not be liable for dings or damages to personal gear.
- High Performance surfboards, fins and leashes are available for rent; we recommend adding on-board insurance to cover any dings or damage to The LineUp’s equipment. Please ask for more details when checking in.
- Ask about adding a personal surf coach to the session with our Beginner & High-Performance coaching programs.
- Private showers are available for use at no additional charge but don’t forget to bring your towel.
- We offer Surfside Lockers for rent to keep valuables safe. Please ask for more details when checking in.
- Please use reef-safe sunscreen. If you forget, we offer sunscreen for sale at Sessions Surf Shop.
- Bring a reusable water bottle and stay hydrated with our complimentary water refilling stations.
- Mahalo for not bringing outside food & beverage, coolers, tents and chairs.
- No tailgating in the parking lot.
Mahalo for choosing us to stoke you out - See ya at Wai Kai!
Wai Kai reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any booking at any time, for any reason. In the event of a cancellation, guests will be offered alternative booking options or a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
#48 Hours in advance:
For bookings made directly through The LineUp at Wai Kai to be eligible for a refund of the amount paid, less a $5 administrative fee per transaction, you must call 808-515-7873 or visit Launch to confirm your cancellation and/or reschedule no less than 48 hours before the scheduled activity (surf, paddle, lesson, scheduled pick-up time, or other product/service booking). Any bookings cancelled within 48-hours or no-shows will result in a 100% forfeiture of the amount paid.
#24 Hours in advance:
For bookings made directly through The LineUp at Wai Kai to be eligible for re-booking or receive the transaction amount, less a $5 administrative fee per transaction, you must call 808-515-7873 or visit Launch no less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity to confirm your re-booking or gift card request. Any bookings not rebooked within 24 hours or no-shows will result in a 100% forfeiture of the amount paid.
#Third Party Sellers:
For bookings not made directly through The LineUp at Wai Kai, refund inquiries must be sent to the purchasing agent, agency, or site you booked through and must adhere to their rules and restrictions.
#Groups & Programs:
Bookings for Group Events, Na Opio Kai, Wai Kai Surf Academy/Lessons, or other specialty clinics – please refer to the specific cancellation policies and terms identified for those programs.
#Safety & Weather
The safety of our guests is our number one priority and weather conditions are always taken into consideration. The LineUp at Wai Kai reserves the right to cancel any reservation if conditions are deemed unsafe (e.g. high winds or lightning). If so, we will reschedule or provide a refund to for the activity that was cancelled. Rescheduling and gift cards will only be issued if their experience is limited to 2 hours or less and/or less than 50% of the activity time slot. 2 hours or more than 50% off activity time slots will not be eligible for any refund compensation.
#Other
Wai Kai reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any booking at any time, for any reason. In the event of a cancellation, guests will be offered alternative booking options or a full refund.
Important Information
- First time riders will receive a surf orientation and safety briefing prior to surfing.
- First time riders must ride a soft top board and use safety helmet for of 3 waves.
- Wave Riders must be 10+ years old.
- Wave riders must wear a leash
- 13 and under are required to wear helmets.
