100-Foot Wave

4 seasons available

A look at the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara to ride a 100-foot wave.
Risk
S3 E1

After a startling realization about his health, Garrett returns to Nazaré, eager to get back to his peak; Tony and Justine join forces; when the first big swell of the season hits and big wave hopefuls flood Nazaré, nothing goes as planned.

Undertow
S3 E2

Garrett's wipeout leaves him seriously injured; CJ Macias gets back on a board after recovering from his own accident; Chumbo reflects on his surfing priorities; after Justine and Tony make a difficult decision, a tragedy strikes Nazaré.

Cortes Bank
S3 E3

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.

The Eddie
S3 E4

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; Garrett is not invited to participate; everyone celebrates the unexpected winner.

Family Business
S3 E5

Following the Eddie, the McNamara's move to Italy for a fresh start; 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.

Chapter I: Epsilon
S2 E1

At the start of the new big wave season in October 2020, Hurricane Epsilon brings huge swells to Nazaré, and the biggest names in surfing congregate to battle for the largest wave.

Chapter II: The Circus Is Burning
S2 E2

Portugal's National Health Commission closes down all surfing due to Covid protocols, stranding the surfers for several weeks.

Chapter III: Jaws
S2 E3

Justine Dupont chases a swell in the Pacific at Mavericks, and then at Jaws in Hawaii, where three years earlier she suffered the biggest injury of her career; returning to Maui, Dupont faces her fears and surprises even herself.

Chapter IV: Partners
S2 E4

Garrett McNamara is now the director of the World Surf League's Tow Surfing Challenge in Nazaré, but eight-month pregnant Nicole McNamara and their young children fall ill with COVID-19, complicating his preparations and the plans for the birth.

Chapter V: Lost at Sea
S2 E5

The huge swells at Nazaré continue to challenge and confound the best surfers in the world, and several dramatic rescues take place close to the perilous rocks; at the Gigantes De Nazaré event, several wipeouts and close calls threaten lives.

Chapter VI: Force Majeure
S2 E6

In the aftermath of his accident, C.J. Macias contemplates his relationship with big wave surfing, as does Andrew "Cotty" Cotton; Cotty places in the second WSL contest of the season, Tony Laureano finally gets the opportunity to compete.

Chapter I: Sea Monsters
S1 E1

After discovering Nazaré, Portugal's monstrous swells, pro surfer Garrett McNamara sets out to achieve his dream of riding a 100-foot wave.

Chapter II: We're Not Surfers
S1 E2

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

Chapter III: Mavericks
S1 E3

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

Chapter IV: Dancing With God
S1 E4

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

Chapter V: The Circus
S1 E5

As the world's top surfers arrive in Nazare, Garrett grows concerned over proposed safety measures.

Chapter VI: More Than Just a Wipeout
S1 E6

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

100 Foot Wave: Journey to the 100 Foot Wave
S0 E0

Behind the scenes of the docuseries that chronicles Garrett McNamara's quest to surf a 100-foot wave.