The North Shore surf camp from Go Nuts Hawaii is a multi-session surf program run by a family-owned Haleiwa school founded by Cesar Oliveira and now led by pro surfer Kona Oliveira. It suits travelers who want several days of coaching rather than one lesson. The drawback: no price, schedule or camp reviews are published anywhere we could reach.
Highlights
Run by a family surf school with three decades on the North Shore, founded by Cesar Oliveira and now run by pro surfer Kona Oliveira (Greetwell operator page, October 2026).
Operator rated 4.9 from 423 Google reviews shown on Greetwell as of October 2026, with 405 in the top band and 6 in the lowest.
Reviewers summarized on Greetwell name instructors Steven and Sam and surf breaks Freddy's, Chun's Reef and Turtle Bay, all beginner-friendly North Shore spots in summer.
The school also delivers rental boards to North Shore resorts, which a July 2026 reviewer used at the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay.
Base address is 58-106 Kaunala St, Haleiwa, near Sunset Beach and Turtle Bay.
What to Expect
Book the camp dates through FareHarbor; the operator's site blocks automated reading, so confirm the number of sessions and start times by phone or email before paying.
Expect to meet at or near the school's base at 58-106 Kaunala St, Haleiwa, or at a North Shore beach chosen for the day's conditions.
Instructors coach at beginner breaks such as Chun's Reef, Freddy's and Turtle Bay, which reviewers summarized on Greetwell mention by name.
Boards are the school's fiberglass longboards, which reviewers describe as better than other local rentals.
Sessions repeat over consecutive days so skills build from popping up to turning, which is the point of a camp format over a single lesson.
What to Bring
Swimsuit and rash guard
Reef-safe sunscreen
Towel and water
Cancellation Policy
The operator's other Greetwell listing gives a full refund with at least 48 hours' notice, a full refund if the operator cancels for weather, and full charge for no-shows; the camp's own terms were not found. Checked October 2026 on Greetwell.
Go Nuts Hawaii, 58-106 Kaunala St, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (address given on the operator's Greetwell rental listing; camp meeting beach not confirmed)
Ratings from every source we could find
Google
4.9
423 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Multi-day surf camps generally score well for visible skill improvement over single lessons; North Shore specifically requires operators to carefully pick beginner-appropriate breaks depending on season.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We have not yet read individual reviews for this surf camp. The rating below is the public operator score shown on Greetwell as of October 2026; the one review we read (Greetwell, 5★, July 2026) concerned a board rental, not the camp.
About the Operator in General
Greetwell's summary of this operator's reviews highlights owner Cesar's responsiveness, quick board delivery and pickup, instructors Steven and Sam, and fiberglass longboards; we have not read those reviews individually.
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
A multi-day camp with a long-established North Shore family school is a sound idea for anyone who wants to progress past a first lesson, and the operator's 4.9 from 423 reviews is reassuring. The problem is that nothing specific about this camp, from price to number of sessions, is published where we could read it. Call 808 or email before booking, and treat this page as a profile of the school rather than a review of the camp.
Book This Tour If…
You are staying on the North Shore for several days and want consecutive coached sessions
You have confirmed price, dates and session count directly with the school
You are a beginner or early intermediate; the breaks named by reviewers are summer beginner spots
You value a small family-run school over a large Waikiki operation
Skip This Tour If…
You want a single lesson; the camp format is a bigger commitment
You are visiting November to February, when North Shore surf is often too large for beginners
You need published terms before paying; none are available online for this product
You are based in Waikiki without a car; Haleiwa is about an hour's drive
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Ask the school how many sessions the camp includes and whether boards and rash guards are provided; neither is published.
Plan the camp for May to September, when the breaks reviewers mention (Chun's Reef, Freddy's) are at their smallest.
Check the 48-hour cancellation rule applies to the camp, since it is taken from the operator's rental listing.
Consider the school's resort board delivery for free-surf days between sessions, which a July 2026 reviewer used at Turtle Bay.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the Go Nuts Hawaii North Shore surf camp?
The Go Nuts Hawaii North Shore surf camp is run by a family-owned Haleiwa surf school with about three decades of history, founded by Cesar Oliveira and now led by his son, pro surfer Kona Oliveira, according to the operator's Greetwell page. Reviewers summarized there name instructors Steven and Sam.
How much does the North Shore surf camp cost?
The North Shore surf camp price is not published on any page we could read as of October 2026; the operator's website blocks automated access and Greetwell lists only its snorkel gear rental from $16 per day. Check the FareHarbor booking page or contact the school for current camp pricing and the number of sessions included.
Where do Go Nuts Hawaii surf lessons take place?
Go Nuts Hawaii surf lessons take place at North Shore beginner breaks; reviewers summarized on Greetwell mention Freddy's, Chun's Reef and Turtle Bay. The school's address is 58-106 Kaunala St, Haleiwa, HI 96712, and it also delivers rental boards to resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay.
What is the best season for a beginner surf camp on the North Shore?
The best season for a beginner surf camp on the North Shore is roughly May to September, when the winter swells that make Sunset Beach and Pipeline famous are absent and the breaks reviewers mention, such as Chun's Reef, are small. From November to February, surf schools usually move beginners to more sheltered spots.
What is the cancellation policy for Go Nuts Hawaii?
The cancellation policy shown on Go Nuts Hawaii's Greetwell rental listing in October 2026 is a full refund with at least 48 hours' notice, a full refund if the operator cancels for weather or other unforeseen reasons, and a full charge for no-shows. Confirm that the same terms apply to the surf camp when you book.
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