HBO’s “100 Foot Wave” rides back onto screens this Thursday, returning us to the monstrous swells of Nazaré, Portugal. Season three kicks off with “Chapter I: Risk,” and the title sets the tone for what looks like another season of high-stakes surfing and personal drama.
Garrett McNamara, whose quest to conquer a 100-foot wave transformed Nazaré into a global big-wave surfing mecca, is back after confronting a significant health scare. The episode follows his efforts to regain his peak physical and mental condition, a challenge that even for a veteran like McNamara feels daunting.
Meanwhile, surfers Tony and Justine, having spent some transformative time away from Portugal, decide to team up, their renewed focus adding another dimension to the competitive landscape. But it’s not just familiar faces making waves. The first major swell of the season brings a fresh crop of big wave hopefuls to Nazaré, changing everyone’s plans and upping the ante for everyone seeking to ride those towering walls of water.
Tune in to HBO this Thursday, May 1st at 9:00 PM ET to see how the season plays out.
