The two-time Emmy-winning HBO Original documentary series 100 FOOT WAVE is set to return for its third season. The five-part series continues to follow big wave surfers around the world as they pursue massive waves and confront personal and professional hurdles.
Here’s the Lowdown: Season 3 of 100 FOOT WAVE, made up of five parts, starts Thursday, May 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. New parts will air weekly at the same time and be available on Max. The series centers on Garrett McNamara, his family, and fellow surfers including Andrew “Cotty” Cotton, CJ Macias, Justine Dupont, Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca, Nic von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Pedro “Scooby” Vianna, Tony Laureano, Ian Cosenza, and Michelle des Bouillons. They search for giant waves beyond Nazaré, Portugal, going to places like Cortes Bank, Safi, Morocco, Montaldo, Italy, and O’ahu, Hawaii for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational.
What This Means Now: Spectators will get an intense look at the lives of these extreme athletes. The new season will show the high and low points, from doubts and setbacks to moments of great success. It will use candid talks and striking visuals to put you close to the action. Expect to see the physical toll the sport takes, as Garrett considers slowing down and passing on his knowledge.
The Bigger Picture: Directed by Chris Smith and executive produced by Smith and Joe Lewis, the series explores the intense drive needed for big wave surfing. Beyond the ocean feats, it touches on the personal side – dealing with family life, age, injuries, and loss. The ongoing search for the “next Nazaré” and the goal of surfing a hundred-foot wave keep pushing these individuals in a sport that asks everything of mind and body.
