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100 Foot Wave

  • Watchlist
  • 2021-2025
  • 3 Seasons
  • HBO Max
  • Documentary, Sports
  • TV-14
  • Watchlist

The six-part series intimately captures the decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal in hopes of conquering a 100 foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights and alongside locals helped transform the small fishing village into the world’s pre-eminent big-wave surfing destination.

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Cast & Crew See All

Garrett McNamara
Self
Nicole McNamara
Self
Andrew Cotton
Self

Season 3 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Risk

Thu, May 1, 202551 mins

After a startling realization about his health, Garrett returns to Nazaré, eager to get back to his peak performance. Meanwhile, Tony and Justine join forces following transformative times away from Portugal. But when the first big swell of the season hits and big wave hopefuls flood Nazaré, nothing goes as planned.

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Featured Video

100 Foot Wave: The Journey To The 100 Foot Wave (Featurette)
100 Foot Wave: The Journey To The 100 Foot Wave (Featurette)
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Trailers & Videos See All

100 Foot Wave
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100 Foot Wave: The Journey To The 100 Foot Wave (Featurette)
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100 Foot Wave: Season 3
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100 Foot Wave: Season 3 (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
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100 Foot Wave: Season 1
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100 Foot Wave: Season 2 (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
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Awards

  • 2022 - Eddie - Best Edited Documentary - Non-Theatrical - nominated
  • 2022 - PGA Award - Outstanding Sports Program - winner
  • 2022 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program - winner
  • 2022 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series - nominated

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