Series
100 Foot Wave
“The odyssey continues.”
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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 preeminent big-wave surfing destination.
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Seasons & episodes
1Chapter I - Sea Monsters18 Jul 2021 · 61mFollowing a massive win at a competition at Maui's world-famous Jaws surf break in 2003, professional surfer Garrett McNamara comes out of retirement to pursue his lifelong dream of riding a 100-foot wave. In 2010, Garrett and his wife Nicole invite fellow big wave surfers to Nazare, Portugal, where the monstrous, untapped waves just might help McNamara achieve the impossible.
2Chapter II - We're Not Surfers25 Jul 2021 · 54mIn 2011, just as the largest swell of the season approaches, the McNamaras and their team reconvene in Nazare, where they kick preparations into high gear to prepare for their upcoming attempt at making history. Then, despite some unexpected hurdles, Garrett catches a wave that forever changes him, the small seaside town, and the legacy of the sport.
3Chapter III - Mavericks1 Aug 2021 · 54m · ★ 9.0A few days after his historic ride, Garrett is visited by his mother, whose presence prompts an exploration into his highly unconventional and turbulent childhood. In 2013, a group of Brazilians arrive in Nazare, but their failure to heed Garrett's safety advice results in a near-fatal accident. In 2017, Garrett's appearance at a big wave competition takes a devastating turn.
4Chapter IV - Dancing with God8 Aug 2021 · 56mIn 2017, prominent surfers flock to Nazare for its largest swell to date — and while one pro sets a new world record, Andrew Cotton suffers a devastating wipeout. In 2019, after rallying through a back-to-back concussion and broken foot, Garrett struggles with determining whether he's mentally ready to get back in the water.
5Chapter V - The Circus15 Aug 2021 · 55mAs the world's top surfers arrive in Nazaré for the WSL’s Tow Surfing Challenge, Garrett grows concerned over proposed safety measures.
6Chapter VI - More Than Just a Wipeout22 Aug 2021 · 51mAfter the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett attempts to surf again.
Details
- Created by
- Chris Smith
- First aired
- 18 Jul 2021
- Last aired
- 29 May 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 17
- Votes
- 26 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
- GGarrett McNamaraSelf
