The World Surf League has officially removed the 2026 Surf Abu Dhabi Pro from the Championship Tour schedule due to ongoing military conflict, regional unrest, and severe logistical complications across the Middle East. Heightened geopolitical tension and active fighting involving Iran, neighboring nations, and the United States—coupled with severe security disruptions along the critical Strait of Hormuz oil shipping route—ultimately forced league officials to pull the plug on the artificial wave competition. See the social media announcement here , and below. View this post on Instagram The cancelation does not come as a total surprise to tour insiders. Anticipating potential geopolitical volatility in the region earlier this season, the WSL proactively secured a high-profile backup venue on the 2026 calendar: the Philippines Pro, scheduled to make its Championship Tour debut at the world-famous, hollow reefbreak of Cloud 9 on Siargao Island from October 31st through November 10th.…