What is the youngest recommended age to learn how to surf?

Question

What is the youngest recommended age to learn how to surf?

Answer 1

as soon as u can swim

Answer 2

most people recommend waiting until 7 or 8.  At that age, there is less apprehension about falling in to the water & more swimming experience (some schools require an ability to swim 50m in a pool prior to lessons).  There are a couple of places that will work with younger kids, but an instructor is often on the board with the little ones.

Answer 3

4 to 5 years old.

Answer 4

A child should be able to swim, have some education in water safety, and always be accompanied by an adult in the water with a lifeguard on shore.

Because balance and coordination are a problem, most children begin with bodyboarding and work their way up to surfing. I would say whatever age your child seems physically and emotionally ready.

Answer 5

There's really no age limit to when you can first learn how to surf. But before you learn  how to surf, you must learn how to swim otherwise if you lose your board you won't drown. When I went to Hawaii I met some kids that were surfing around the ages from five to six. So I'm guessing that's about the youngest age you can go, AFTER being educated about swimming.

I hope this information helps. Surfing is one of the greatest sports you can ever try. It's mixed with fun, endurance, determination, and setting goals to your highest standards...

~*A-L-O-H-A*~

Answer 6

I WAS PUT ON MY FIRST BOARD WHEN I WAS 4 AND I STARTED PUTTING MY OLDEST ON A BOARD AT THE SAME AGE BUT START WITH GREAT SWIMMING AND PUT THEM IN A POOL FIRST WITH THE BOARD .....THEN TAKE THEM OUT IN THE MORNING WHEN IT'S FLAT WITH A SMALL SHORE BREAK.....START WITH PADDLING OUT AND U CAN DO THAT IN THE WATER OR ON SHORE JUST REMEMBER THE FINS WHEN YOUR ON THE SHORE...BEST OF LUCK ......NORTHSHORESURFERGIRL

Answer 7

if you can swin and stand up you can surf

Answer 8

As soon as you walk KO-NO

Answer 9

I dont think it should depend on age, i think if you feel comfartable with you child in the water then thats your desicion. My cousin was 4 and we put a life jacket on her. That how she learned to surf.

Its not age. its maturity of your child, and the way you feel about it.