Surf Lessons with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 57 of 87 surf lessons say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 67 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 87 surf lessons in 22 destinations. 57 tours of 87 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 67 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
By destination
| Destination | Back and heart conditions | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 0 of 12 qualify | 12 of 18 |
| Algarve Portugal | 0 of 8 qualify | 8 of 9 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 8 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | 0 of 6 qualify | 6 of 6 |
| Bali Indonesia | 0 of 6 qualify | 6 of 7 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 5 |
| Gold Coast Australia | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 5 |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Gran Canaria Spain | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Tenerife Spain | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Madeira Portugal | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Manuel Antonio Costa Rica | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 3 |
| Ibiza Spain | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Miami Florida, USA | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Cozumel Mexico | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 2 |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Marrakech Morocco | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| San Juan Puerto Rico | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Cape Town South Africa | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 3 |
Questions
Can I do a surf lesson with a back or heart condition?
57 of 87 surf lessons say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 67 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.