100 Foot Wave
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.
- 2021-2025
- 3 seasons
- HBO Max
- Documentary, Sports
- TV-14
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.
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Epsilon
Sun, Apr 16, 2023 52 mins
At the start of the new big wave season in October 2020, Hurricane Epsilon brings huge swells to Nazaré and the biggest names in surfing congregate to battle for the largest wave. As thousands of spectators line the cliffs, the waters become dangerously choked with surfers and jet skis.
Episode 2
The Circus is Burning
Sun, Apr 23, 2023 52 mins
Portugal's National Health Commission closes down all surfing due to Covid protocols, stranding the surfers for several weeks.
Episode 3
Jaws
Sun, Apr 30, 2023 52 mins
Justine Dupont chases a swell in the Pacific at Mavericks, and then at Jaws in Hawaii, where three years earlier she suffered the biggest injury of her career; returning to Maui, Dupont faces her fears and surprises even herself.
Episode 4
Partners
Sun, May 7, 2023 52 mins
Garrett McNamara is now the director of the World Surf League's Tow Surfing Challenge in Nazaré, but 8-month pregnant Nicole McNamara and their young children fall ill with COVID-19, complicating preparations and the plans for the birth.
Episode 5
Lost at Sea
Sun, May 14, 2023 52 mins
The huge swells at Nazaré continue to challenge and confound the best surfers in the world, and several dramatic rescues take place close to the perilous rocks.
Episode 6
Force Majeure
Sun, May 21, 2023 52 mins
In the wake of CJ's frightening search and rescue, the surfers find themselves reflecting on the dangers of their sport.