100 Foot Wave
100 Foot Wave

100 Foot Wave

2021 3 Seasons 17 Episodes ⭐ 7.6 Documentary Reality

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Chapter I - Sea Monsters

Following a massive win at a competition at Maui's world-famous Jaws surf break in 2003, professional surfer Garrett McN

EP 2

Chapter II - We're Not Surfers

In 2011, just as the largest swell of the season approaches, the McNamaras and their team reconvene in Nazare, where the

EP 3

Chapter III - Mavericks

A few days after his historic ride, Garrett is visited by his mother, whose presence prompts an exploration into his hig

EP 4

Chapter IV - Dancing with God

In 2017, prominent surfers flock to Nazare for its largest swell to date — and while one pro sets a new world record,

EP 5

Chapter V - The Circus

As the world's top surfers arrive in Nazaré for the WSL’s Tow Surfing Challenge, Garrett grows concerned over propose

EP 6

Chapter VI - More Than Just a Wipeout

After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett atte

EP 1

Chapter I - Epsilon

After months of lockdown and global uncertainty, the 2020-21 big wave surfing season in Nazaré gets off to a roaring st

EP 2

Chapter II - The Circus is Burning

Portugal’s National Health Commission closes down all surfing due to Covid protocols, stranding the surfers for severa

EP 3

Chapter III - Jaws

Justine Dupont chases a swell in the Pacific at Mavericks, and then at Jaws in Hawaii, where three years earlier she suf

EP 4

Chapter IV - Partners

In the fall of 2021 and the start of the new big wave season, Garrett McNamara is now the director of the World Surf Lea

EP 5

Chapter V - Lost at Sea

The huge swells at Nazaré continue to challenge and confound the best surfers in the world, and several dramatic rescue

EP 6

Chapter VI - Force Majeure

In the wake of CJ’s frightening search and rescue, the surfers find themselves reflecting on the dangers of their spor

EP 1

Chapter I - Risk

As Garrett grapples with his health, Nazaré prepares for its first big swell – and nothing goes as planned.

EP 2

Chapter II - Undertow

Garrett’s wipeout leaves him seriously injured, with his neurological health at risk. His brother-in-law, CJ Macias, m

EP 3

Chapter III - Cortes Bank

Garrett, Nicole, Cotty, Justine, Chumbo and Nic set out on an overnight boat to Cortes Bank, an unusual and legendary su

EP 4

Chapter IV - The Eddie

Top surfers from around the world flock to O’ahu for the prestigious Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational when the event

EP 5

Chapter V - Family Business

Following the Eddie, the McNamara’s move to Montaldo, Italy for a fresh start. But just as Garrett begins to slow down

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