Oahu Surf Lesson Minimum Age

Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from 2 to 13 across 18 tours. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 18 surf lessons in Oahu; 18 state minimum age details in the listing. The minimum age for surf lessons in Oahu ranges from 2 to 13. 12 tours accept children under 6.

TourMinimum ageOperatorFrom
Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle
“Booking age bands: Child 2-12, Adult 13-90”
 2+Ohana Surf Project$105Check dates
Oahu Private Surfing Lesson
“Booking age bands: Infant 2-4, Child 5-11, Youth 12-17, Adult 18-64, Senior 65-99”
 2+North Shore Surf Girls - Surf School$238Check dates
Beginner Surf Lesson in North Shore, Oahu
“Booking age bands: Child 3-9, Youth 10-17, Adult 18-50, Senior 60-70”
 3+North Shore Banzai Surf School$130Check dates
Surf Lesson for Family or Group in the North Shore of Oahu
“Booking age bands: Adult 3-90”
 3+Lani Nalu Surf Co$100Check dates
Surf Lessons on the North Shore of Oahu
“Booking age bands: Adult 4-90”
 4+Sunset Suzys Surf School$95Check dates
Private Surfing Lessons in Waikiki
“Booking age bands: Child 4-7, Youth 8-12, Adult 13-64, Senior 65-100”
 4+Oahu Surf and Skim School$96Check dates
North Shore Surfing Lessons Oahu Hawaii
“Booking age bands: Child 4-11, Youth 12-20, Adult 21-61”
 4+DFC Surfing Academy$120Check dates
Private Surf Lessons in North Shore Oahu
“Booking age bands: Adult 4-80”
 4+North Shore Oahu Surf School$135Check dates
Beginner Surf Lesson at North Shore Haleiwa, Oahu
“Booking age bands: Adult 4-100”
 4+North Shore Surf Lessons$150Check dates
Surf Lessons For Beginners in Waikiki
“Booking age bands: Youth 4-11, Adult 12-80”
 4+Hawaiian Boy Surf School$90Check dates
Waikiki Beginner Surfing lessons: Private, Group, & Family Option
“Booking age bands: Adult 4-90”
 4+Hawaiian Boy Surf School$80Check dates
Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson
“Booking age bands: Child 5-17, Adult 18-65”
 5+Stoke Drift$123Check dates
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki
“Booking age bands: Child 6-12, Adult 13-65”
 6+Hawaiian Boy Surf School$75Check dates
Beginner Surfing Lessons In Waikiki
“Booking age bands: Youth 6-12, Adult 13-80”
 6+Hawaiian Boy Surf School$90Check dates
Surfing Lessons in Waikiki with Hawaii Firefighters
“Booking age bands: Child 7-11, Youth 12-17, Adult 18-90”
 7+Surfing with Firefighters Surf & Rescue$99Check dates
Surf Lesson Without the Crowds Including GoPRO Videos
“Booking age bands: Youth 10-17, Adult 18-60”
 10+Michael McChrystal$125Check dates
Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach
“Booking age bands: Youth 13-19, Adult 20-99”
 13+Big Wave Dave Surf & Coffee$129Check dates
1.5-Hour Semi Private Surfing Lesson in Honolulu
“Minimum age is 13 years”
 13+Gone Surfing Hawaii$120Check dates
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Questions

How old do you have to be for a surf lesson in Oahu?

It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from 2 to 13 across 18 tours.

Which surf lesson in Oahu is best for young children?

Family, Private & Group Surf Lessons w/ Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle by Ohana Surf Project has the lowest minimum age (2+) and 285 reviews.

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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