Surf Lesson Minimum Age
Short answer: It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 18 across 87 tours. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 87 surf lessons in 22 destinations. The minimum age for surf lessons ranges from any age to 18. 6 tours take children of any age. 33 tours accept children under 6.
By destination
| Destination | Minimum age | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 2+ to 13+ | 18 of 18 |
| Algarve Portugal | 6+ to 16+ | 9 of 9 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | all ages to 10+ | 8 of 8 |
| Bali Indonesia | 4+ to 12+ | 7 of 7 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | 5+ to 13+ | 6 of 6 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | 4+ to 8+ | 5 of 5 |
| Gold Coast Australia | 6+ to 12+ | 5 of 5 |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 4+ to 6+ | 3 of 3 |
| Manuel Antonio Costa Rica | 4+ to 7+ | 3 of 3 |
| Gran Canaria Spain | 8+ to 8+ | 3 of 3 |
| Cape Town South Africa | all ages to 5+ | 3 of 3 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 12+ to 18+ | 2 of 2 |
| Cozumel Mexico | 1+ to 1+ | 2 of 2 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 4+ to 4+ | 2 of 2 |
| Tenerife Spain | 13+ to 14+ | 2 of 2 |
| Madeira Portugal | 6+ to 8+ | 2 of 2 |
| Ibiza Spain | all ages to 0+ | 2 of 2 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | 5+ to 5+ | 1 of 1 |
| Miami Florida, USA | 12+ to 12+ | 1 of 1 |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
| Marrakech Morocco | all ages to 0+ | 1 of 1 |
| San Juan Puerto Rico | 3+ to 3+ | 1 of 1 |
Youngest ages accepted
Questions
How old do you have to be for a surf lesson?
It depends on the operator: minimum ages run from no minimum to 18 across 87 tours.
Which surf lesson is best for young children?
Dubai: 60Minute Self-Drive ATV Quadbike, Camel Ride, Sand Surfing by Extreme Buggy Adventure Off Road Motorcycles Rental Dubai has the lowest minimum age (all ages) and 136 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.