Aaron Iha grew up on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Aaron has been surfing since he was a kid, growing up close to some of the best waves in the world. Aaron started working for Stoke Drift in 2024.
Aaron’s favorite place to surf is Populars, where we teach our surf lessons. Aaron prefers longboarding over shortboarding. Aaron’s favorite board to ride is a 9 '8” Lost Not Found Euphoric. Aaron’s favorite part of teaching surf lessons is sharing something he loves with others and spending time in the ocean.
His surf students have described Aaron as patient, chill, and knowledgeable. Aaron is passionate about teaching and is pursuing a degree in education at The University of Hawaii at Mānoa, following in his parents’ footsteps, who are both educators in Oʻahu.
Aaron is also interested in working in construction and helping with building projects. Before becoming a surf instructor, Aaron worked on roofing projects for houses in Oʻahu. In his free time, Aaron likes to go spearfishing.