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3 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S1E1 "Sea Monsters" 8.3

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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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Big-Wave Surfing
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Directors: Chris Smith
Produced by: Vincent Kardasik
Music by: Philip Glass

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July 18, 2021 · May 29, 2025 · Still running

First aired: July 18, 2021
Latest episode: May 29, 2025
Status: Still running
Length: 3 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Genres: Documentary, Reality
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Available in: 93 countries

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Where can I stream 100 Foot Wave?

HBO Max

In the United States, 100 Foot Wave streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is 100 Foot Wave worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8.1).

Which season of 100 Foot Wave is best?

8.1S18.1S27.0S3

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Sea Monsters (season 1, episode 1) at 8.3, and the lowest is Family Business (season 3, episode 5) at 6.3.

Is 100 Foot Wave okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch 100 Foot Wave?

15 h

About 15 hours: 17 episodes in 3 seasons of about 52 minutes each since 2021, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching 100 Foot Wave?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.