Surf N Sea

Surf shop in Haleiwa, HI

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4.8 (887 reviews)

Haleiwa, HI

About Surf N Sea

Surf N Sea in Haleʻiwa, HI, offers a comprehensive selection of surf gear, beachwear, souvenirs, and water sports rentals including scuba and kayaking. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff, highlighting excellent service during lessons, rentals, and general inquiries, alongside appreciating amenities like public restrooms. This iconic shop is perfect for beginners needing patient surf instruction or experienced water enthusiasts seeking quality rentals and local expertise.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the staff for being friendly, welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable, specifically mentioning instructors like Henry, Sam, Moni, Angelina, Charlie, Joey, Lilly, David, and Eddie. The shop is described as an iconic institution with a great selection of gear, souvenirs, and beachwear. Surf lessons, particularly with Henry and Sam, receive high marks for getting beginners up on waves quickly and providing excellent safety instruction. Rental gear (like scuba tanks) is noted as being brand new and the process smooth. The availability of a public restroom was also appreciated.

Things to Consider

Several negative experiences centered around surfboard rentals, with specific staff members exhibiting rude, irritated, or superior attitudes, making customers feel unwelcome or actively discouraged from renting equipment, sometimes suggesting they were not locals. One customer reported a very disrespectful interaction with a cashier over a small cash exchange. Another noted an overbearing attitude from staff when inquiring about pre-booked SUP rentals via a tour company.