100 Foot Wave

"The odyssey continues."

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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Created By

Chris Smith

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

100 Foot Wave

First Air Date

July 18, 2021

Last Air Date

May 15, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, Spanish

Production Companies

Topic Studios Library Films Amplify Pictures

Networks

HBO

S03E03

Chapter III - Cortes Bank

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.

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