Chapter V – The Circus

100 Foot Wave | Season 1 | Episode 5

Chapter V – The Circus

TV-14 | 53 MIN

After the World Surf League announces that Nazaré will host an upcoming big wave competition, athletes from around the globe arrive to participate in the tournament. But as the event grows in scope, so do Garrett’s concerns over the proposed safety protocols. Later, the world-class surfers prepare for some of the largest, most unpredictable waves they’ve ever seen.

Chapter I – Sea Monsters

1.Chapter I – Sea Monsters

After discovering Nazaré, Portugal’s monstrous swells, pro surfer Garrett McNamara sets out to achieve his dream of riding a 100-foot wave.

Chapter II – We’re Not Surfers

2.Chapter II – We’re Not Surfers

Despite unexpected setbacks during their second season in Nazaré, Garrett catches a wave that changes everything.

Chapter III – Mavericks

3.Chapter III – Mavericks

Brazilian surfers new to Nazaré fail to heed safety advice, while Garrett’s own appearance at a big wave competition takes a dark turn.

Chapter IV – Dancing with God

4.Chapter IV – Dancing with God

In 2017, Nazaré’s largest swell to date paves the way for a broken record – and a broken back.

Chapter V – The Circus

5.Chapter V – The Circus

As the world's top surfers arrive in Nazaré for the WSL’s Tow Surfing Challenge, Garrett grows concerned over proposed safety measures.

Chapter VI – Icarus

6.Chapter VI – Icarus

After the WSL competition abruptly ends, the athletes reflect on their beloved, unpredictable sport. Later, Garrett attempts to surf again.

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