• Our Mission: AccesSurf provides life-changing accessible water programs for people with disabilities.
  • Our Vision: We are leaders in a global movement of adaptive water sport, creating 'An Ocean of Possibilities' where inclusion and accessibility are prioritized in ever community.
  • Our Values: Share the Aloha: We have fun and nurturea sense of 'Ohana and belonging by connecting as participants, family members, caregivers, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and staff. Ride the Wave: We evolve and safely adapt as we learn with and from each other. Ocean of Possibilities: We generate waves of freedom that extend beyond the beach.

AccesSurf Hawai’i was born of humble beginnings: a few pickup trucks, lots of duct tape and a determination to provide access for all people with disabilities to the beach and ocean.Our current programs consist of:

  • Day at the Beach
  • Wounded Warrior Day at the Beach
  • Adaptive swim and surf clinics
  • Adaptive outrigger canoe program
  • Multi day adaptive surf camps
  • Hawai’i Adaptive Surfing Championships
  • Corporate retreat community engagement programs
  • Special partner events with schools and organizations

Today AccesSurf has a robust community in Hawai’i and around the world. Locally providing over 90 program days with over 4,000 life changing experiences annually.

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Accessurf HOSTS The HAWAII ADAPTIVE SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY NORTH SHORE PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS QUEENS, WAIKIKI • MAY 5-8 2026 Kyoya Hotels & Resorts, LP Southwest® NORTH SHORE PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS THE TWINFIN HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION 'ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKİKİ BEACH HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY ALTRES® Hula GRILL HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI BEACH KaiAoha SUPPLY PASHA HAWAII HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Elite Parking Services THE Orchid Lei Company HAWAII FOUNDATION Challenged Athletes Foundation CAF FOUNDATION PARLEY Indy Club HAWAIIAN AROMA CAFFE ROUTE 99 Hands With Heart Foundation TAG ALOHA CO KAILUA, HI BOTTLES 4 COLLEGE ALOE UP WAIAKEA HAWAIIAN VOLCANIC WATER Moku Hawaii Kokua Hawaii Foundation AASP
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CHARITY WALK AccesSurf 20th anniversary Roll with AccesSurf at the 2026 VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK! MAY 2 ALA MOANA BEACH PARK 7:00 AM - Opening Remarks 7:30 AM - Laulima Loop Start Join the Laulima Loop Our 1 km ADA-accessible route around Magic Island is designed so everyone can participate-walk, roll, or cheer. Fundraising Challenge Get 20 friends to donate $20 or more to your fundraiser and you'll be entered to win a round-trip Southwest domestic flight voucher. Participants who register or donate to the Laulima Loop will receive our limited "Yesssah" 2026 Charity Walk t-shirt. Every registration and donation makes an impact, with 100% going directly to AccesSurf programs that help create ocean access, inclusion, and opportunities for people of all abilities. Southwest Liliha Bakery
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Aloha United Way #70640 https://www.auw.org/
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In the Spotlight

Surfer of the Month - Khalon
Volunteer of the Month - Angie Davis
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Mahalo to our Premier Sponsors!

Everything at AccesSurf is made possible by those who continue to support us. A huge mahalo to our Premier Level sponsors, whose generous support has allowed our programs to impact thousands of lives.

AccesSurf is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Kyoya Hotels & Resorts, LP
Southwest Airlines
north shore prosthetics and orthotics
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Pasha Hawaii Logo
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