Stokd Surf Mag

06/03/2022

just stomped a massive backhand rotation (BS 540?) and it’s safe to say our minds are blown 🤯🤯🤯

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06/03/2022

25/02/2022

MEO Pro Portugal Wildcards and Replacement Surfers

Barron Mamiya (HAW) sits at World No. 1 after his win at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach presented by SHISEIDO and was selected as WSL Event Replacement for the MEO Pro Portugal presented by Rip Curl following the withdraw of three-time WSL Champion Gabriel Medina (BRA).

Yago Dora (BRA) continues his recovery from his injury ahead of the season and will be replaced by WSL Injury Replacement, Matthew McGillivray (ZAF). Liam O'Brien (AUS) and Carlos Munoz (CRI) sustained injuries at Pipeline and continue their recoveries. They will be replaced by World No. 4 Caio Ibelli (BRA) and the highest placed Portuguese surfer on the Challenger Series, Vasco Ribeiro, respectively. Afonso Antunes (PRT) and Justin Becret (FRA) will also join the men's draw as the event wildcards.

Bronte Macaulay (AUS) will continue surfing as the WSL Injury Replacement for Caroline Marks (USA), who has withdrawn from the MEO Pro Portugal presented by Rip Curl due to medical reasons. Tia Blanco (USA) is joining the women's draw as the event wildcard after winning The Ultimate Surfer competition last summer.

16/02/2022

Jordy Smith and Matthew McGillivray Step Up in Opening Rounds

SUNSET BEACH, Oahu, Hawaii/USA (Tuesday February 15, 2022) - The Hurley Pro Sunset Beach presented by SHISEIDO, the second stop on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), kicked off in sizeable conditions after four-consecutive off days. Men’s Opening Round 1 and Elimination Round 2 were completed in 10-to-15 foot surf ahead of a week of promising swell.

In the day’s opening heat, Jordy Smith (ZAF) matched the ocean’s power with his own, pushing the limits on a massive layback snap and a big re-entry to post the day and the event’s first excellent score of 8.00 points (out of a possible 10). Smith, who won a Qualifying Series event at Sunset before, faced compatriot Matthew McGillivray and Ryan Callinan (AUS) and advanced straight into the Round of 32.

“It’s definitely reassuring that my surfing suits this wave,” said Smith. “I’ve had some great success out here right from the very first time I surfed in that event. But this is a whole separate deal, coming up against the best surfers in the world you just got to lay it all on the line.”

While McGillivray managed to get a heat win over 11 times World Champion Kelly Slater in the elimination rounds. He will need to repeat this effort in the round of 32.

Round of 32 Matchups.

HEAT 1: Conner Coffin (USA) vs. Caio Ibelli (BRA)
HEAT 2: Kolohe Andino (USA) vs. Lucca Mesinas (PER)
HEAT 3: Jordy Smith (ZAF) vs. Jackson Baker (AUS)
HEAT 4: Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA) vs. Ezekiel Lau (HAW)
HEAT 5: Italo Ferreira (BRA) vs. Barron Mamiya (HAW)
HEAT 6: Deivid Silva (BRA) vs. Ryan Callinan (AUS)
HEAT 7: Morgan Cibilic (AUS) vs. Nat Young (USA)
HEAT 8: Seth Moniz (HAW) vs. Joao Chianca (BRA)
HEAT 9: Filipe Toledo (BRA) vs. Billy Kemper (HAW)
HEAT 10: Ethan Ewing (AUS) vs. Samuel Pupo (BRA)
HEAT 11: Griffin Colapinto (USA) vs. Connor O'Leary (AUS)
HEAT 12: John John Florence (HAW) vs. Jake Marshall (USA)
HEAT 13: Kelly Slater (USA) vs. Matthew McGillivray (ZAF)
HEAT 14: Jack Robinson (AUS) vs. Callum Robson (AUS)
HEAT 15: Frederico Morais (PRT) vs. Jadson Andre (BRA)
HEAT 16: Kanoa Igarashi (JPN) vs. Imaikalani deVault (HAW)

Credit: WSL / Heff.

25/01/2022

A different view of the massive surf in Cape Town last week from master lensman

The raw beauty and power of the surf captured from above really gives us a whole new perspective on a day that will go down in the history books.

Follow for more incredible surf pics.

24/01/2022

warming up for the Jaws Challenge by charging some massive freezing waves at Mavericks.

“ So excited to be back out at Mavericks and shooting with films’ for a third season of “Ground Swell: Epic Tales of Monster Waves,” made possible by "

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21/01/2022

looking comfortable on a fun backdoor drainer.

Lets hope we see a couple massive swells coming through to the Hawaiian Islands so that we get to see Matt compete at the Jaws Challenge and the iconic Eddie event.

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20/01/2022

Sponsorship News: South Coast Ripper Louise Lepront joins the SA team.

“I’m over the moon to be apart of the family. Can’t wait for the future ahead” -

With a solid backing and one of the best right hand breaks as a training ground, we looking forward to what has in stall for us for the future.

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19/01/2022

Ever wondered what its like to rip down a long wall at pumping supers? Well wonder no more as takes us for a POV ride down the worlds best right hander.

Check out the link in instagram page to view the full video and if it doesn’t make you want to start planning your next trip to J-bay, then you might just be dead.

19/01/2022

The 2022 WSL finals will be held at............Trestles again?

Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced the location for the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals and released the updated 2022 Championship Tour (CT) schedule. As part of Rip Curl’s three-year partnership, the second edition of the one-day, winner-take-all showdown, the Rip Curl WSL Finals, will return to California State Parks, San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles. The 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals waiting period will run from September 8 - 16, an ideal time of year for solid Southern Hemisphere swells to light up the cobblestone point of one of the most high-performance waves in the world.

What do you think about the WSL going back to Trestles again for the Finals?

We were hoping it was going to be Lakey Peak in Indo, Where would you have chosen? Let us know in the comments below..

10/01/2022

2022 WSL TOUR UPDATE

With Yago Dora annnouncing that it will take atleast 3 months before he can surf properly again, it looks like our local hero Matt McGillivray will have a guaranteed start at that first two events of the 2022 season and possibly more.

While we will miss the exciting perfomances we have come to expect from Yago, we are super stoked to see Matt back the top of our sport.

* Matt is currently the injury wildcard for the 2022 WSL Mens Season and will replace any injured surfer during the first half of the season*

Photo Credit: WSL

14/12/2021

has been spending his post CS season on the North Shore and packing giant pits like this one.

We looking forward to seeing more of Slade's North Shore highlights.

14/12/2021

The scores are in, and the winner of ’s 50k grand prize is… !

With big barrels and massive airs like this one, it was clear to see why they picked him as the overall winner. We can’t wait to see what Snapt5 brings.

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14/12/2021

and a clear reminder why he won the Monster Barrel award in

* This barrel didn't wasn't the winning wave, check out our previous posts to see what crazy looks like *

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14/12/2021

looking sharp in the lead up the the Ballito Pro.

Catch Dale and the rest of SA’s best surfers as they battle for crucial points and prize money .

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14/12/2021

Sponsorship News: has officially signed on for another year with international!

Congrats bru and we can’t wait to see what you bring in 2022.

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14/12/2021

Ep: 4 of Silver Linings featuring out now - link in bio

" When you hear the pop, you know it’s bad. In my head I was thinking it might be okay but deep down I knew it was bad, and my knee was blown out. From the highest high at home to the lowest low in this episode. Hit the link in bio to watch and thanks to everyone that’s been supporting the series.” -

Click the link in our bio to watch the full video or click here: https://stokd.co.za/

14/12/2021

14/12/2021

Commitment and degree of difficulty. Innovative and progressive maneuvers. Combination of major maneuvers. We think & nailed the judging critea!

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09/12/2021

WCT Class Of 2022

Today, the World Surf League (WSL) Tours and Competition team confirmed the official competitor lists for the 2022 Championship Tour (CT) season. The 2022 WSL CT will be contested by the world’s best surfers, as determined by the top-ranking finishers on the 2021 CT and 2021 Challenger Series rankings, as well as the season and event wildcards selected by the Tours and Competition team.

Women's 2022 Championship Tour Qualifiers

Top 9 Qualifiers from 2021 CT Rankings
- Carissa Moore (HAW)
- Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA)
- Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)
- Johanne Defay (FRA)
- Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
- Caroline Marks (USA)
- Tyler Wright (AUS)
- Isabella Nichols (AUS)
- Courtney Conlogue (USA)

Top 6 Qualifiers from 2021 CS Rankings
- Gabriela Bryan (HAW)
- Brisa Hennessy (CRI)
- Bettylou Sakura Johnson (HAW)
- Caitlin Simmers (USA)
- India Robinson (AUS)
- Luana Silva (HAW)

WSL Season Wildcards
- Lakey Peterson (USA)
- Malia Manuel (HAW)

WSL Replacement
- Bronte Macaulay (AUS)

Men's 2022 Championship Tour Qualifiers

Top 20 Qualifiers from 2021 CT Rankings
- Gabriel Medina (BRA)
- Filipe Toledo (BRA)
- Italo Ferreira (BRA)
- Conner Coffin (USA)
- Morgan Cibilic (AUS)
- Griffin Colapinto (USA)
- Jordy Smith (ZAF)
- Kanoa Igarashi (JPN)
- Yago Dora (BRA)
- Frederico Morais (PRT)
- John John Florence (HAW)
- Jack Robinson (AUS)
- Leonardo Fioravanti (ITA)
- Deivid Silva (BRA)
- Ryan Callinan (AUS)
- Ethan Ewing (AUS)
- Kelly Slater (USA)
- Jadson Andre (BRA)
- Miguel Pupo (BRA)
- Seth Moniz (HAW)

Top 12 Qualifiers from 2021 CS Rankings
- Ezekiel Lau (HAW)
- Liam O'Brien (AUS)
- Connor O'Leary (AUS)
- Jake Marshall (USA)
- Callum Robson (AUS)
- Samuel Pupo (BRA)
- Nat Young (USA)
- Imaikalani Devault (HAW)
- Lucca Mesinas (PER)
- Joao Chianca (BRA)
- Jackson Baker (AUS)
- Carlos Munoz (CRI)

WSL Season Wildcards
- Kolohe Andino (USA)
- Owen Wright (AUS)

WSL Replacement
- Matthew McGillivray (ZAF)

09/12/2021

It is official, Matthew McGillivray is the 2022 Mens WSL Replacement.

With injuries being more common these days and travel restrictions playing a massive part in the tour, we are sure we will be seeing Matt rip it up in a few of the WCTs ( Where he rightfully belongs). We cant wait to see those big hacks and monster airs in 2022.

07/12/2021

Few things go together as well as and J-bay. If you haven't seen the latest episode of Jordy's Silver Linings series, do yourself a favour, get your favourite drink, hit the link in the description and enjoy!

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07/12/2021

It's official, takes out the best barrel award in with this absolute monster! Stay tuned for the final results from , coming soon.

07/12/2021

looking right at home on the North Shore.
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07/12/2021

with one of the craziest airs of the year 🔥

From a slightly different angle
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20/10/2021

pushing the limits of what is paddleable at Jaws.

is now live and available for purchase online through Itunes, Prime Video, Vimeo and more. Let us show some support for our SA surfers and the crazy surfing they and buy his film. it's the best R110 you will spend, guaranteed!

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11/10/2021

How This Man Survived Shark-Infested Waters for 28 Hours

Poisoned by a bad calzone, he tumbled into the sea where he had to fend off sharks, seagulls, and flesh-eating fish.

Click here to read more about Brett Archibald insane will to survive: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/adventure/2017/12/how-man-survived-shark-infested-waters-28-hours?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=JARVIS&fbclid=IwAR2ETwwiqAKMwnwJ0SO-VswkJMPRcju32bIEuzE-KCDLYYNHpN-S15BJ-pc

Poisoned by a bad calzone, he tumbled into the sea where he had to fend off sharks, seagulls, and flesh-eating fish.

26/09/2021

From all the photos and clips we have seen so far, it is safe to say that the Namakwa Challenge was a massive success.

If you haven’t seen the first episode of the Namakwa challenge Series , head over to the link in our bio and check it out.

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24/09/2021

The first episode of the Namakwa challenge Series has dropped and it is nuts! The boys were absolutely charging in the first round as displayed here by South Coast tube connoisseur .

Click the link in our bio to watch

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21/09/2021

Judging by the precomp clips by , it's easy to see why he blitzed his first round heat at the US Open.

Head over and support the South Africans on their quest for the WCT.
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20/09/2021

The Experience Northern Cape, Namakwa Challenge, presented by Billabong Adventure Division was a WSL Speciality event held in the Northern Cape, South Africa...

16/09/2021

jumped on a quick strike mission to Waco Texas to have a go at the BSR wave pool and fine-tune his skills before the US Open. Safe to say from the clips coming out that he enjoyed his time in the pool and is looking sharp for the start of the Challenger Series.

Make sure to follow on his journey to qualify for the WCT 2022.

Video by: jumped on a quick strike mission to Waco Texas to have a go at the BSR wave pool and fine-tune his skills before the US Open. Safe to say from the clips coming out that he enjoyed his time in the pool and is looking sharp for the start of the Challenger Series.



jumped on a quick strike mission to Waco Texas to have a go at the BSR wave pool and fine-tune his skills before the US Open. Safe to say from the clips coming out that he enjoyed his time in the pool and is looking sharp for the start of the Challeneger Series.

14/09/2021

Congratulations 2021 WSL World Champion and now 5 times world champion! 🏆

14/09/2021

It's official, Gabriel Medina is your new 2021 Men's World Champion and now 3x World Champion.
It's official, Gabriel Medina is your new 2021 Mens World Champion and now 3x World Champion.

14/09/2021

IT’S ON! Watch The First-Ever Rip Curl WSL Finals Live

• Undisputed 2021 World Champions Will Be Crowned Today
• WSL Final 5 Greeted With 6-10’ Surf at Lower Trestles

More Available at WorldSurfLeague.com

LOWER TRESTLES, San Clemente, California (Tuesday, September 14, 2021) - The first-ever Rip Curl WSL Finals, the final event of the 2021 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), is ON starting at 8:00 am PDT today. With a solid SSW swell filling in, the WSL Final 5 were greeted with 6-10’ foot surf this morning at Lower Trestles, where the undisputed men’s and women’s World Champions will be decided.

"We are officially calling the Rip Curl WSL Finals on for an 8:00 a.m. start here at Lower Trestles," said Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL SVP of Tours and Head of Competition. "Surf is firing and we think it is going to hold well all day. We have clean conditions from yesterday's swell and it is really groomed. This is going to be a historic day for surfing as we crown the men's and women's World Champions in this new format and on the same day. I definitely think it’s a powerful image to all the young girls to see men and women out there standing next to each other at the very pinnacle of the sport. We're all excited to witness this. Best of luck to our World Title contenders today.”

The women will be first to take to the water, alternating with the men for the remainder of the day. Match 1 will see Johanne Defay (FRA) take on 7x WSL Champion Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), followed by rookie Morgan Cibilic (AUS) and Conner Coffin (USA). Both matches will have a traditional heat format in a head-to-head competition. The winners will advance to Match 2 where they will face world No. 3 on the WSL Leaderboard: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) and Filipe Toledo (BRA).

The winner of Match 2 will then face-off against the number two ranked surfers, the Brazilian duo Tatiana Weston-Webb and Italo Ferreira, in Match 3. The winners of Match 3 will move on to the best-of-three Title Match, where they will face the World Number 1 Carissa Moore (HAW) and Gabriel Medina (BRA) in a head-to-head competition with a traditional heat format. The first surfer to win two out of three heats becomes the undisputed 2021 World Champion.

More information available at WorldSurfLeague.com.

The Rip Curl WSL Finals Match-Ups:

Women’s Match 1: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) vs Johanne Defay (FRA)
Men’s Match 1: Conner Coffin (USA) vs Morgan Cibilic (AUS)
Women’s Match 2: Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) vs Match 1 Winner
Men’s Match 2: Filipe Toledo (BRA) vs Match 1 Winner
Women’s Match 3: Tatiana Weston-Webb (BRA) vs Match 1 Winner
Men’s Match 3: Italo Ferreira (BRA) vs Match 2 Winner
Women’s Title Match, Heat 1: Carissa Moore (HAW) vs Match 3 Winner
Men’s Title Match, Heat 1: Gabriel Medina (BRA) vs Match 3 Winner
Women’s Title Match, Heat 2: Carissa Moore (HAW) vs Match 3 Winner
Men’s Title Match, Heat 2: Gabriel Medina (BRA) vs Match 3 Winner
Women’s Title Match, Heat 3 (if necessary): Carissa Moore (HAW) vs Match 3 Winner
Men’s Title Match, Heat 3 (if necessary): Gabriel Medina (BRA) vs Match 3 Winner

The Rip Curl WSL Finals is proudly supported by Rip Curl, Jeep, Red Bull, Super 73, Shiseido, Oakley, DraftKings, Michelob ULTRA, IKEA, Expedia, Sambazon, Flying Embers, and Waterloo.