Hidden along Tasmania’s rugged southern coast, Shipstern Bluff is home to one of the world’s most spectacular and dangerous waves. Once a closely guarded secret among a handful of fearless surfers, this legendary surf break gained international attention in the early 2000s, forever changing the sport of big-wave surfing.
Directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Talon Clemow (Thundercloud) and narrated by Simon Baker, Stern Fever takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through the history, obsession and extraordinary courage behind conquering this formidable wave. Featuring never-before-seen footage, breathtaking surf action and stories from pioneering surfers and today’s top athletes, the documentary captures the passion and determination that define the sport.
The film features legendary surfers including Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, Shane Dorian, Ross Clarke-Jones, Mark Mathews, David Rastovich and Stephanie Gilmore.
Stern Fever received the Audience Award for Best Action Sports Feature at the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival.