How to Watch 100 Foot Wave Season 1 on HBO Max

February 28, 2023

Sports docuseries 100 Foot Wave Season 1 on HBO Max follows the life of professional big wave surfer Garrett McNamara. To fulfill his dream of riding a 100-foot wave, McNamara comes out of retirement and travels to a tiny fishing village of Nazare in Portugal, putting it firmly on the global surfing map. The series follows the pro surfer’s rigorous and back-breaking quest over a decade to achieve a feat that no other has achieved before.

Where to Watch 100 Foot Wave Season 1

Good news! You and your family can enjoy not only 100 Foot Wave Season 1 but everything HBO Max has to offer. With HBO Max, you can watch your favorite TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more for $9.99 a month or go ad-free with the $15.99 plan. Save up to 20% on yearly plans by choosing either $99.99 with ads or $149.99 without ads. Access the best of HBO from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device.

How Many Episodes Are in 100 Foot Wave Season 1?

There are six episodes in 100 Foot Wave season one, with a second season forthcoming. The runtime of the episode averages between 52-60 minutes. You can check the complete list of 100 Foot Wave episodes and their release dates below.

“Sea Monsters”: July 18, 2021
“We’re Not Surfers”: July 25, 2021
“Mavericks”: August 1, 2021
“Dancing With God”: August 8, 2021
“The Circus”: August 15, 2021
“More Than Just A Wipeout”: August 22, 2021

What Are the Critics Saying About 100 Foot Wave Season 1?

100 Foot Wave Season 1 has an official critics rating of 100% and an average audience score of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

L.A. Weekly’s Erin Maxwell writes, “HBO Max’s series 100 Foot Wave is both an appreciation for the sport of extreme surfing and the story of a man bewitched by these sirens of the sea.”

James Jackson from The Times (UK) says, “The series is replete with images of the sea as a place of terrible beauty, even as things meander, a touch discursively, through the thoughts of other Nazare daredevils.”

Is 100 Foot Wave Season 1 Suitable for Kids?

100 Foot Wave Season 1 is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.

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