100 Foot Wave
Overview
Garrett McNamara, a surfing trailblazer, embarks on a ten-year journey to tackle the legendary 100-foot wave at Nazaré, Portugal. His relentless pursuit not only elevates the sport but also collaborates with local surfers to revolutionize the quaint fishing village into a premier hub for big-wave surfing enthusiasts. The documentary captures the challenges and triumphs of McNamara’s quest, showcasing the evolution of Nazaré as a global hotspot for extreme surf. Through stunning visuals and captivating narratives, the series highlights the passionate community that rallies around this extreme sport.
Episodes
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Chapter I - Sea Monsters
After an impressive victory at the renowned Jaws surf break in Maui in 2003, professional surfer Garrett McNamara decides to come out of retirement to...
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Chapter II - We're Not Surfers
In 2011, with the biggest swell of the season on the horizon, the McNamara family and their crew gather in Nazare, ramping up their preparations for a...
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Chapter III - Mavericks
Shortly after his groundbreaking ride, Garrett is surprised by a visit from his mother, which leads him to reflect on his chaotic and unusual upbringi...
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Chapter IV - Dancing with God
In 2017, elite surfers gather at Nazare to tackle its biggest wave yet. While one professional manages to break a world record, Andrew Cotton experien...
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Chapter V - The Circus
As the best surfers from around the globe gather in Nazaré for the WSL’s Tow Surfing Challenge, Garrett begins to worry about the safety protocols ...
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Chapter VI - More Than Just a Wipeout
Following the sudden conclusion of the WSL competition, the athletes take a moment to contemplate their cherished yet unpredictable sport. Meanwhile, ...
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Chapter I - Epsilon
Following months of isolation and global unease, the big wave surfing season in Nazaré for 2020-21 kicks off with an extraordinary swell generated by...
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Chapter II - The Circus is Burning
Portugal’s National Health Commission halts all surfing activities in response to Covid regulations, leaving surfers trapped for weeks. Ramon Laurea...
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Chapter III - Jaws
Justine Dupont rides a powerful wave in the Pacific at Mavericks before heading to Jaws in Hawaii, a place where she endured her most serious injury t...
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Chapter IV - Partners
As the fall of 2021 ushers in another major big wave season, Garrett McNamara takes on the role of director for the World Surf League’s Tow Surfing ...
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Chapter V - Lost at Sea
The massive waves at Nazaré keep pushing the limits for the world’s top surfers, leading to several intense rescues near the treacherous rocks. Dur...
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Chapter VI - Force Majeure
After CJ's terrifying rescue mission, the surfers begin to contemplate the risks involved in their sport. When a new WSL contest in Nazaré is announc...
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Chapter I - Risk
While Garrett struggles with his health issues, the town of Nazaré gears up for its inaugural major swell, but things don't unfold as expected.
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Chapter II - Undertow
Garrett suffers a devastating wipeout, putting his neurological health in jeopardy. Meanwhile, his brother-in-law, CJ Macias, returns to surfing after...
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Chapter III - Cortes Bank
Garrett, Nicole, Cotty, Justine, Chumbo, and Nic embark on a night journey to Cortes Bank, a mythical surf location situated 100 miles offshore from S...
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Chapter IV - The Eddie
Surfers from across the globe gather in O’ahu for the highly esteemed Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, which is happening for the first time in se...
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Chapter V - Family Business
After Eddie, the McNamara family relocates to Montaldo, Italy, seeking a new beginning. Just as Garrett starts to embrace a quieter life away from the...