100 Foot Wave (2021)

Season 1

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.

Released July 18, 2021 Episode 53 min 14+

Genres: Documentary, Reality, Sport

Keywords: tmdb.surfing, tmdb.wave, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.ocean, tmdb.sports-documentary, imdb.ocean, imdb.sports-documentary + 14 more, imdb.sea, imdb.wave, imdb.fish, imdb.fishing, imdb.water, imdb.extreme-sport, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated, tmdb.portugal, tmdb.surfer, tmdb.lifestyle, tmdb.nazare, tmdb.sport-legend, tmdb.legendary

Watch Providers: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max

Production Companies: Topic Studios, Library Films, Amplify Pictures

Network: HBO

Country: United States
Languages: English, Spanish

IMDb 3936

8.1

/3455/

Trakt

/139/

TMDb

/19/

Tomatoes

Chris Smith
Director

Garrett McNamara
Self

Nicole McNamara
Self

Al Mennie
Self

Andrew Cotton
Self

S1E1 - 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.

July 18, 2021, midnight

S1E2 - 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.

July 25, 2021, midnight

9.0

S1E3 - 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, midnight

S1E4 - 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, midnight