100 Foot Wave
TV

100 Foot Wave

The odyssey continues.

7.6 /10 22 votes
July 18, 2021 3 Seasons 17 Episodes 52 min Returning Series TV-14

Overview

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

Season 1

Season 1

2021 6 Episodes
Season 2

Season 2

2023 6 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

2025 5 Episodes

Season 3 features the series’ signature intimate interviews, vérité photography, and dramatic visuals with stunning aerial and water footage, showcasing the death-defying beauty of big wave surfing as the athletes risk it all in a quest for the ultimate high. United in their love for the ocean and a compulsion to push the limits of their minds and bodies, the surfers also endure mental and emotional struggles dealing with parenthood, aging, injuries, and even death. As Garrett confronts the toll decades of surfing have taken on his body and mind, he reckons with downshifting a career in a sport that has defined his life. As he looks to pass the torch to a younger generation, the quest to find the next Nazaré and to surf the one-hundred-foot wave never ceases.

Key Information

Created By Chris Smith
Network HBO
Type Documentary
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

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Cast & Crew

Garrett McNamara

Self

Andrew Cotton

Andrew Cotton

Self

Nicole McNamara

Self

Al Mennie

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

100 Foot Wave has 3 seasons with 17 episodes.

100 Foot Wave premiered on July 18, 2021.

Yes, 100 Foot Wave is currently ongoing with new episodes.

100 Foot Wave originally aired on HBO. Check your local streaming services for availability.

100 Foot Wave was created by Chris Smith.

100 Foot Wave has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.

100 Foot Wave is classified as Documentary, Reality.