About us
The purpose of the South Shore Surf Club is to foster a community of avid surfers in the local area. This group helps surfers of all levels connect with peers who are eager to build a diverse and inclusive community. All levels of surfers who are interested in exploring or becoming part of a surfing community are welcome to join. At our events, we will surf and participate in social activities that interest members.
Upcoming events
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Sunday Evening Surf Session for Beginners in Waikiki (meet @ Duke Statue)
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue, Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, US# Sunday Evening Surf at Waikīkī Canoes
Come wrap up the weekend with South Shore Surf Club. Every other Sunday we meet in Waikīkī, paddle out to Canoes, surf through sunset and every once in a while grab pau hana afterward.
Come solo or bring friends. This is a community surf meetup, not a lesson.## Meet + Paddle Out
4:00 PM — Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue
Who Duke Kahanamoku was + why the statue matters
4:15 PM — Paddle out to Waikīkī Canoes
Running late? Head toward Lifeguard Shack 2D, paddle out and find us.
Before leaving home:
Canoes surf report, swell, wind + tide
Want the bigger picture?
Honolulu / Town surf-break map — Canoes, Queens, Populars, Threes, Fours, Kaisers + more## Are You Surf Ready?
We use Surf Simply’s Tree of Knowledge as our progression roadmap.
Surf Simply Tree of Knowledge
For this meetup, you should be around Level 1:- Comfortable in the whitewater
- Catching waves without somebody pushing you
- Developing a functional stance and basic board control
- Comfortable swimming, paddling out and managing your own board
If you’re still Level 0, get a lesson first and come join us when you’re ready.
And check that Tree again after a few sessions. The whole point is to progress, not permanently stay “beginner.”
Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety + lifeguarded beaches## Canoes Gets Busy
Canoes is beginner-friendly. It is also one of Waikīkī’s busiest lineups.
Know basic surf etiquette, control your board, don’t ditch it, don’t drop in, and pay attention to the outrigger canoesmoving through the lineup.
If you’re starting to wonder what all the other waves around you are called, good.
Explore the Town breaks
Canoes can be where you start. It doesn’t have to be where your surfing stops.## Need a Board?
A 9'–12' foamie or stable longboard works well here.
Why longer boards make sense for beginners
Bring your own board + leash or rent before we meet:
Moku Hawaii
Board rentals
Kahu Surfing School
Lessons + beginner surf resources
Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee
Surf + SUP rentals and lessons
Staying in Waikīkī with a board?
Nalu Storage
Short- and long-term surfboard storage## Know Where You’re Surfing
If you’re visiting Hawaiʻi, don’t let Waikīkī become just another beach on your trip.
Start with heʻe nalu:
UH Kahoʻiwai — heʻe nalu / Hawaiian surfing
Then go down the rabbit hole:
Bishop Museum — Duke Kahanamoku’s surfboard + Hawaiian surfing history
Waikīkī Historic Trail
Nā Pōhaku Ola Kapaemāhū a Kapuni — the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu
You don’t need a history degree to surf with us. Just understand that Waikīkī has a history, language and culture that existed long before the hotels around it.## After Surf
We usually stay out through sunset.
Every once in a while, people keep hanging out afterward and head to ShoreFyre for food or pau hana.
ShoreFyre Koa Ave
Some people surf and head home. Some stay and talk story. Both are fine.
Driving?
Honolulu Zoo / Kapiʻolani Park area## Stay Connected
South Shore Surf Club on Meetup
We also use WhatsApp for rides, spontaneous sessions, beach coordination and surf chatter.
Check the forecast. Know your level. Bring the right board. Learn something about Waikīkī. Come surf.
See you at Duke.8 attendees
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