100 Foot Wave

100 Foot Wave
GenreDocumentary
Directed byChris Smith
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Chris Smith
  • Joe Lewis
  • Ryan Heller
  • Maria Zuckerman
  • Michael Bloom
  • Nancy Abraham
  • Lisa Heller
  • Bentley Weiner
Editors
  • Connor Culhane
  • Adrienne Gits
  • Abhay Sofsky
  • Brandon Valentin
Running time52-60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJuly 18, 2021 (2021-07-18) –
present
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100 Foot Wave is an American documentary television series directed by Chris Smith, revolving around big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara as he traveled to Nazaré, Portugal with the goal of conquering a 100-foot wave. It premiered on HBO on July 18, 2021.[1][2]

In August 2021, HBO renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on April 16, 2023.[3]

In August 2023, HBO renewed the series for a third season.[4]

  1. ^ "HBO & HBO Max Summer Programming Overview". The Futon Critic. May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for Documentary Series "100 Foot Wave," Premiering July 18". The Futon Critic. June 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 9, 2021). "'100 Foot Wave' Renewed for Season 2 at HBO (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Carey, Matthew (August 23, 2023). "HBO Renews Emmy-Winning Documentary Series '100 Foot Wave' For Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2023.