Oahu Surf Lessons with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 5 of 18 surf lessons say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 11 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 18 surf lessons in Oahu; 12 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 5 tours of 18 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 11 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsBig Wave Dave Surf & Coffee$129Check dates
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki with Hawaii Firefighters
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSurfing with Firefighters Surf & Rescue$99Check dates
Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsStoke Drift$123Check dates
Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries”
Not recommended: back conditionsOhana Surf Project$105Check dates
Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: back, heart conditionsMichael McChrystal$125Check dates
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOahu Surf and Skim School$96Check dates
Oahu Private Surfing Lesson
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: back, heart conditionsNorth Shore Surf Girls - Surf School$238Check dates
North Shore Surfing Lessons Oahu Hawaii
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsDFC Surfing Academy$120Check dates
Private Surf Lessons in North Shore Oahu
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsNorth Shore Oahu Surf School$135Check dates
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsHawaiian Boy Surf School$75Check dates
Beginner Surfing Lessons In Waikiki
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsHawaiian Boy Surf School$90Check dates
Waikiki Beginner Surfing lessons: Private, Group, & Family Option
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
Not recommended: heart conditionsHawaiian Boy Surf School$80Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These surf lessons in Oahu do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a surf lesson in Oahu with a back or heart condition?

5 of 18 surf lessons say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 11 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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