The BEST episodes of 100 Foot Wave season 1
Every episode of 100 Foot Wave season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 100 Foot Wave season 1!
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.
#1 - Chapter VI – Icarus
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2021
After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Garrett attempts to surf again.
#2 - Chapter III – Mavericks
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2021
Brazilian surfers new to Nazaré fail to heed safety advice, while Garrett’s own appearance at a big wave competition takes a devastating turn.
#3 - Chapter II – We're Not Surfers
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2021
Despite unexpected setbacks during their second season in Nazaré, Garrett catches a wave that changes everything.
#4 - Chapter IV – Dancing with God
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2021
In 2017, Nazaré’s largest swell to date paves the way for a broken record – and a broken back.
#5 - Chapter V – The Circus
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2021
As the world's top surfers arrive in Nazaré for the WSL’s Tow Surfing Challenge, Garrett grows concerned over proposed safety measures.
#6 - Chapter I – Sea Monsters
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2021
After discovering Nazaré, Portugal’s monstrous swells, pro surfer Garrett McNamara sets out to achieve his dream of riding a 100-foot wave.