Seasons & Episodes
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
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
Chapter III - Mavericks
A few days after his historic ride, Garrett is visited by his mother, whose presence prompts an exploration into his hig
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,
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
Chapter VI - More Than Just a Wipeout
After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett atte
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
Chapter II - The Circus is Burning
Portugal’s National Health Commission closes down all surfing due to Covid protocols, stranding the surfers for severa
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
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
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
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
Chapter I - Risk
As Garrett grapples with his health, Nazaré prepares for its first big swell – and nothing goes as planned.
Chapter II - Undertow
Garrett’s wipeout leaves him seriously injured, with his neurological health at risk. His brother-in-law, CJ Macias, m
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
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
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