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100 Foot Wave

1 Seasons | 6 Episodes | TV-14
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Garrett McNamara journeyed to Nazare, Portugal with one goal in mind: to conquer a 100-foot wave. His effort drove the sport of surfing to new heights and helped transform a tiny fishing village into the world's preeminent big-wave surfing destination. From HBO Sports comes this breathtaking six-part documentary series that chronicles McNamara's quest.

Journey to the 100 Foot Wave

Garrett and Nicole McNamara, executive producer Joe Lewis, and director Chris Smith discuss the lengths, effort, and strength that went into telling this story over several years.

Season 1
Episodes

Season 1 Episodes

Chapter I – Sea Monsters
1.Chapter I – Sea Monsters

After discovering Nazaré, Portugal’s monstrous swells, pro surfer Garrett McNamara sets out to achieve his dream of riding a 100-foot wave.

Chapter II – We’re Not Surfers
2.Chapter II – We’re Not Surfers

Despite unexpected setbacks during their second season in Nazaré, Garrett catches a wave that changes everything.

Chapter III – Mavericks
3.Chapter III – Mavericks

Brazilian surfers new to Nazaré fail to heed safety advice, while Garrett’s own appearance at a big wave competition takes a dark turn.

Chapter IV – Dancing with God
4.Chapter IV – Dancing with God

In 2017, Nazaré’s largest swell to date paves the way for a broken record – and a broken back.

Chapter ​V – The Circus
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 proposed safety measures.​

Chapter VI – Icarus
6.Chapter VI – Icarus

After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett attempts to surf again.

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