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Season: 3

#	Air Date	Episode Name
E1	May 01, 2025	Chapter I: Risk
E2	May 08, 2025	Chapter II: Undertow
E3	May 15, 2025	Chapter III: Cortes Bank
E4	May 22, 2025	Chapter IV: The Eddie
E5	May 29, 2025	Chapter V: Family Business

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Filming/Principal Photography

The search for the ultimate monster swell never truly stops, and neither do the cameras for HBO’s Emmy-winning docuseries. Following the critically acclaimed third season that dropped in May 2025, executive producer Joe Lewis has confirmed that the crew is already deep into shooting the next chapter. The production team continues to shadow Garrett McNamara and the elite circle of big-wave surfers as they chase history across the globe. Recent footage reportedly captures Landon McNamara’s monumental Eddie Aikau Invitational victory, ensuring that the legendary family dynasty remains a central storyline.

Currently, the project remains entrenched in active principal photography as the ocean dictates the shooting schedule. With the editors simultaneously sifting through thousands of hours of raw footage, fans should anticipate a longer wait before a fourth season release window materializes.

Oracle Prediction:

Season 4 will likely arrive in mid-to-late 2027, given the immense post-production required to edit thousands of hours of ongoing surf footage.

Oracle Insights Refined: March 2026

Why Watch:

"Beyond surfing, this series dissects the psychology of fear and the complex family dynamics fueling extreme athletic pursuit."

Series Analysis:

HBO's 100 Foot Wave captures the terrifying beauty of Nazaré, where the Atlantic acts less like water and more like a moving mountain range. Under director Chris Smith, the pursuit of the impossible swell transforms into a meditation on obsession. Garrett McNamara and his peers aren't just riding waves; they are negotiating with physics in life-or-death scenarios. Following a finale that left jaws on the floor, fans are stuck in the lull, enduring an agonizing wait for renewal news that mirrors the surfers scanning the horizon for the next monster set. To ensure you catch the next big swell the moment it breaks, adding a reminder for the show's return is the only way to stay afloat.

Tone: Cinematic, Anxiety-inducing, Awe-inspiring Last Updated: March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

HBO has not yet officially announced a Season 4 renewal for 100 Foot Wave. However, the producers have confirmed they are continuously filming new material and hope the network will greenlight another installment.

The documentary series is currently in the filming stage. The production crew shoots continuously during the big wave season from October through March to capture footage for a potential fourth season.

The long gaps are due to the unpredictable nature of big wave surfing, which requires crews to wait for specific weather and ocean swells over several months. Additionally, the production team shoots thousands of hours of extreme sports footage that takes a significant amount of time to review and edit into a cohesive narrative.

There are currently no official spin-offs in development for the series. Instead of creating separate shows, the producers have opted to expand the main series to feature new global surfing locations and additional athletes.

The third season of 100 Foot Wave premiered on HBO and Max on May 1, 2025. The five-part season expanded its focus beyond Portugal and concluded its broadcast run on May 29, 2025.

While the show initially centered around the massive swells in Nazare, Portugal, recent seasons have expanded globally. The production now films in various renowned surfing locations, including Cortes Bank in California, Safi in Morocco, and Oahu in Hawaii.

FAQs Updated: March 2026