Holden Trnka

1 week ago | stabmag.com | Holden Trnka

Watch Dane Henry’s West Australian Snapt5 B-sides. Click here for all of the information you’ll need to watch Dane face off against a platoon of the world’s best aerialists on May 24th and 25th. Each year in the leadup to Stab High presented by Monster Energy, as we roll through the overwhelming list of possible invitees, there are always a few names that barely miss the cut — despite probably deserving a shot in the main event.

2 weeks ago | stabmag.com | Holden Trnka

Yes, you read that right. A few days ago, we received word that the WSL would be making some massive changes to the upcoming 2026 Championship Tour schedule. And, when the confidential press release hit our Slack channels, jaws dropped.

2 weeks ago | stabmag.com | Holden Trnka

A half-hour of surfing from a life-altering Indonesian escapade. Last June, Indonesia’s scattered buoys didn’t spend more than one consecutive day below 6 feet (~ 2 meters) at 16 seconds. Nine of those days saw readings above 10 feet (~3m) at 17 seconds. The wind, under some archipelagic mysticism, puffed Southeast in the eastern part of the island chain and variable Northerly in the western corners.

1 month ago | stabmag.com | Holden Trnka

“The Americans are usually pretty good at hosting these things,” wrote Paul Evans, months ago, when considering possible venues for Los Angeles’ 2028 Olympic Surfing. “Even if Atlanta ‘96 was a bit iffy, LA ‘84 was iconic.”His first suggestion? Lower Trestles. “Lower Trestles would seem like an obvious, and dare we suggest, relatively easy choice,” he wrote. “With a favourable swell window for July/August, it’s also relatively isolated in terms of access, making things logistically advantageous.

1 month ago | stabmag.com | Holden Trnka

Some buried rails, an all-Zaffa final, and a triple barrel to conclude our stint in La Libertad. Get Stab Premium Home to the greatest films, series, and editorial in surfing. Already a member?