100 Foot Wave

Name: 100 Foot Wave
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2021-07-18
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Garrett McNamara

RETURNING3 Seasons17 Episodes★ 7.3

100 Foot Wave is a documentary and reality series on HBO that premiered in 2021, with 3 seasons and 17 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 4, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkHBO

First AiredJul 18, 2021

Last AiredMay 29, 2025

GenreDocumentary, Reality

Runtime52 min

Created ByChris Smith

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionTopic Studios, Library Films, Amplify Pictures

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.

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Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 17 episodes

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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.

E1Chapter I - Risk

May 1, 202551m

As Garrett grapples with his health, Nazaré prepares for its first big swell – and nothing goes as planned.

E2Chapter II - Undertow

May 8, 202556m

Garrett’s wipeout leaves him seriously injured, with his neurological health at risk. His brother-in-law, CJ Macias, meanwhile, gets back on a board after recovering from his own significant accident, while Chumbo reflects on his surfing priorities now that he’s a father. Just after Justine and Tony make a difficult decision about their partnership, a tragedy of the highest magnitude strikes Nazaré.

E3Chapter III - Cortes Bank

May 15, 202553m

Garrett, Nicole, Cotty, Justine, Chumbo and Nic set out on an overnight boat to Cortes Bank, an unusual and legendary surf spot in the open ocean 100 miles off the coast of San Diego, when a rare swell appears. For the big wave surfers, the opportunity represents a chance to get the waves of their lives. For Garrett, he must also contend with painful memories from his previous trip to the mythic – and dangerous – destination.

E4Chapter IV - The Eddie

May 22, 202557m

Top surfers from around the world flock to O’ahu for the prestigious Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational when the event is called for the first time in seven years. Justine Dupont, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca, Kai Lenny, Nic von Rupp, and Landon McNamara are among those invited to compete. Garrett does not receive an invitation to participate, which ultimately causes him to reflect deeply on his life and surfing. Everyone celebrates the unexpected winner.

E5Chapter V - Family Business

May 29, 202553m

Following the Eddie, the McNamara’s move to Montaldo, Italy for a fresh start. But just as Garrett begins to slow down in his new life away from the ocean, he hears of a perfect swell off the coast of Morocco and can’t resist. Cotty and Chumbo join Garrett and his son Titus in Safi to chase the waves, while Justine, now pregnant, is unable to do what has long fueled her. When a new swell is forecasted at Mavericks, the decision to chase the ultimate wave is contemplated once more.

About 100 Foot Wave

100 Foot Wave is a documentary, reality series on HBO. The show first aired on Jul 18, 2021 and currently has 3 seasons and 17 episodes. 100 Foot Wave has been renewed for Season 4, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes Garrett McNamara. Created by Chris Smith.