Highlights
Ride the 65-ft Wai Kai Wave with Hawaiian pro surfer Kekoa Cazimero! This 3-hour surf lesson / experience blends expert coaching, cultural storytelling, and VIP perks—perfect for beginners or pros. Surf, learn, and connect with Hawaiian traditions in a world-class wave pool.
About This Deal
Kekoa Cazimero Surf Experience at Wai Kai
At Wai Kai, enjoy personalized instruction that caters to every skill level, from beginner to advanced surfer. The state-of-the-art wave pool offers a thrilling yet controlled environment to sharpen your skills safely.
What We Offer
- 3-Hour Kekoa Cazimero Surf Experience at Wai Kai – for 1 Person or Private Buyout for up to 10 People
About the Experience
The Kekoa Cazimero Surf Experience at Wai Kai is more than just a surf lesson—it’s a cultural journey led by a local Hawaiian pro surfer. Born and raised in Hawaii, Kekoa Cazimero blends his competitive surf expertise with his passion for preserving Hawaiian heritage. His mission is to inspire through surfing, fashion, and culture while honoring the land and ocean.
Guests will enjoy a 45-minute surf session on the 65-foot Wai Kai Wave, a world-class wave pool designed for every level—from first-timers learning the basics to seasoned riders chasing the perfect carve. This state-of-the-art facility provides a controlled, safe, and thrilling environment to sharpen skills and experience the magic of Hawaiian-style surfing.
Alongside personalized instruction, participants will gain cultural insights into Hawaiian traditions such as mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and the spiritual significance of the ocean, deepening their connection to both surfing and Hawaiian values.
What’s Included
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Meet & Greet with pro surfer Kekoa Cazimero
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Cultural education and storytelling
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45-minute surf session on the Wai Kai Wave (65ft channel)
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Coaching, board rental & safety gear
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Stretching, warmups & safety briefing
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Session review with training tips & techniques
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Wai Kai VIP Discount Card
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Kamaʻāina pricing available with LineUp Local Membership
Be advised, that a minimum of four total participants are required to operate the experience (including participants not in your party)
Experience Timeline (subject to change)
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1:00pm – Guest Recommended Arrival and Check-In at Guest Services Launch Plaza
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1:15pm – Meet and Greet with Kekoa (Surf Operations Room on Wave Deck Level)
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1:45pm – Stretching and Warmups (Surfside Wave Deck)
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2:00pm – Safety debriefing & Surf Orientation (Surfside Wave Deck)
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2:15pm – Surf Session Starts (65ft Wave Channel)
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3:00pm – Surf Session Ends/Shower (Surfside Wave Deck)
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3:05pm – Session Review with Training Tips and Techniques
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3:15pm – End of Experience
About Wai Kai
Located within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach, Wai Kai is Oʻahu’s newest waterfront destination for recreation and entertainment. It features:
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The Wai Kai Wave – the centerpiece 65-foot surf channel
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The LookOut & Boardwalk Café dining
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Sessions retail shop & Foam coffee bar
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Locker facilities for convenience
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Lagoon activities: kayaking, SUP, hydrobikes & AquaVenture playground
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Expansive event venues, including a waterfront lawn with a fire pit
Whether you’re here for world-class surfing or to embrace the Hawaiian lifestyle, Wai Kai is the place where surf, culture, and community come together.