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100 Foot Wave

100 Foot Wave
★ 7.3/10•2021•52m•TV-14•Documentary•Reality
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The odyssey continues.

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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime52m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 18, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter I - Sea MonstersE161m

Chapter I - Sea Monsters

Following 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.

Jul 18, 2021

Episode 2 - Chapter II - We're Not SurfersE254m

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 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.

Jul 25, 2021

Episode 3 - Chapter III - MavericksE354m

Chapter III - Mavericks

A 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.

Aug 1, 2021

Episode 4 - Chapter IV - Dancing with GodE456m

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, 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.

Aug 8, 2021

Episode 5 - Chapter V - The CircusE555m

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.​

Aug 15, 2021

Episode 6 - Chapter VI - More Than Just a WipeoutE651m

Chapter VI - More Than Just a Wipeout

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

Aug 22, 2021

Actors

Garrett McNamara

Self

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