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[04/17/25 - 10:00 AM]
Two-Time Emmy-Winning HBO Original Documentary Series "100 Foot Wave" Returns for Its Third Season May 1
Season 3 features the series' signature intimate interviews, vérité photography, and dramatic visuals with stunning aerial and water footage, showcasing the death-defying beauty of big wave surfing as the athletes risk it all in a quest for the ultimate high.

[via press release from HBO]

Two-Time Emmy-Winning HBO Original Documentary Series 100 FOOT WAVE Returns For Its Third Season May 1

The Five-Part Series Rejoins Garrett McNamara And Big Wave Surfers As They Travel The World In Search Of The 100 Foot Wave And Confront New Challenges In And Out Of The Water

· The five-part third season of the Emmy(R)-winning HBO Original documentary series 100 FOOT WAVE, directed and executive produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith (HBO's "100 Foot Wave" and "Branson") and executive produced by Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R), and Tony(R) winner Joe Lewis (HBO's "100 Foot Wave," "Fleabag"), debuts THURSDAY, MAY 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT with new episodes premiering subsequent Thursdays at the same time. New episodes will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

· Synopsis: 100 FOOT WAVE returns for a third season to chronicle the globe-trotting adventures of big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, his wife Nicole and their young family, as well as those of fellow surfers Andrew "Cotty" Cotton, CJ Macias, Justine DuPont, Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca, Nic von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Pedro "Scooby" Vianna, Tony Laureano, Ian Cosenza, Michelle des Bouillons, and others. 100 FOOT WAVE expands from the cliff tops of Nazaré, Portugal, where McNamara first set a big wave world record in 2011, to exciting new locales such as Cortes Bank in the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, Safi, Morocco, Montaldo, Italy, and O'ahu, Hawaii for the rarely held Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. The adrenaline-filled series closely follows these extreme athletes' drive and passion, with cameras by their side for the highs and lows of their lives - the doubts and tragedies, the euphoria and triumphs, the life-changing decisions, the fears that haunt them and the challenges that fuel them.

Season 3 features the series' signature intimate interviews, vérité photography, and dramatic visuals with stunning aerial and water footage, showcasing the death-defying beauty of big wave surfing as the athletes risk it all in a quest for the ultimate high. United in their love for the ocean and a compulsion to push the limits of their minds and bodies, the surfers also endure mental and emotional struggles dealing with parenthood, aging, injuries, and even death. As Garrett confronts the toll decades of surfing have taken on his body and mind, he reckons with downshifting a career in a sport that has defined his life. As he looks to pass the torch to a younger generation, the quest to find the next Nazaré and to surf the one-hundred-foot wave never ceases.

· Episode Descriptions

Chapter I: "Risk"

Debut date: THURSDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-9:51 p.m. ET/PT)

After a startling realization about his health, Garrett returns to Nazaré, eager to get back to his peak performance. Meanwhile, Tony and Justine join forces following transformative times away from Portugal. But when the first big swell of the season hits and big wave hopefuls flood Nazaré, nothing goes as planned.

Chapter II: "Undertow"

Debut date: THURSDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-9:56 p.m. ET/PT)

Garrett's wipeout leaves him seriously injured, with his neurological health at risk. His brother-in-law, CJ Macias, meanwhile, gets back on a board after recovering from his own significant accident, while Chumbo reflects on his surfing priorities now that he's a father. Just after Justine and Tony make a difficult decision about their partnership, a tragedy of the highest magnitude strikes Nazaré.

Chapter III: "Cortes Bank"

Debut date: THURSDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-9:53 p.m. ET/PT)

Garrett, Nicole, Cotty, Justine, Chumbo and Nic set out on an overnight boat to Cortes Bank, an unusual and legendary surf spot in the open ocean 100 miles off the coast of San Diego, when a rare swell appears. For the big wave surfers, the opportunity represents a chance to get the waves of their lives. For Garrett, he must also contend with painful memories from his previous trip to the mythic - and dangerous - destination.

Chapter IV: "The Eddie"

Debut date: THURSDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-9:57 p.m. ET/PT)

Top surfers from around the world flock to O'ahu for the prestigious Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational when the event is called for the first time in seven years. Justine Dupont, Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca, Kai Lenny, Nic von Rupp, and Landon McNamara are among those invited to compete. Garrett does not receive an invitation to participate, which ultimately causes him to reflect deeply on his life and surfing. Everyone celebrates the unexpected winner.

Chapter V: "Family Business"

Debut date: THURSAY, MAY 29 (9:00-9:53 p.m. ET/PT)

Following the Eddie, the McNamara's move to Montaldo, Italy for a fresh start. But just as Garrett begins to slow down in his new life away from the ocean, he hears of a perfect swell off the coast of Morocco and can't resist. Cotty and Chumbo join Garrett and his son Titus in Safi to chase the waves, while Justine, now pregnant, is unable to do what has long fueled her. When a new swell is forecasted at Mavericks, the decision to chase the ultimate wave is contemplated once more.

· Featured Participants: Subjects include Garrett McNamara, Nicole McNamara, CJ Macias, Andrew "Cotty" Cotton, Justine Dupont, Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca, Antonio "Tony" Laureano, Kai Lenny, and Nic von Rupp.

· Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents 100 FOOT WAVE, a production of Topic Studios, Library Films, and Amplify Pictures. Directed by Chris Smith; executive produced by Chris Smith, Joe Lewis, Ryan Heller, Michael Bloom, Maria Zuckerman, Zach Rothfeld, Vincent Kardasik. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner.





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