100 Foot Wave

Documentary 2021

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A look at the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara to ride a 100-foot wave.

Documentary 2021

EPISODE 1

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.

44 min · 18 Jul 2021 15
EPISODE 2

We're Not Surfers

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

44 min · 25 Jul 2021 15
EPISODE 3

Mavericks

Surfers new to Nazaré fail to heed safety advice; Garrett's appearance at a competition takes a dark turn.

44 min · 1 Aug 2021 15
EPISODE 4

Dancing With God

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

44 min · 8 Aug 2021 15
EPISODE 5

The Circus

Garrett has concerns about proposed safety measures put in place as the world's top surfers arrive in Nazare for the WSL's Tow Surfing Challenge.

44 min · 15 Aug 2021 PG
EPISODE 6

More Than Just A Wipeout

After the competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved sport.

44 min · 22 Aug 2021 PG

Joe Lewis

Producer
Maria Zuckerman

Producer
Ryan Heller

Producer
Chris Smith

Producer
Michael Bloom

Producer

About

100 Foot Wave

DOCUMENTARY

A look at the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara to ride a 100-foot wave.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2021

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.