How to watch 100 Foot Wave in Australia

There’s something about the ocean and its waves that always leaves us mesmerised and intrigued. While most are content with just listening and watching its motion, feeling its strength from afar, others have got to chase and ride it. And for surf legend Garrett McNamara, high waves mean big thrills.

This is exactly what 100 Foot Wave, a new docuseries that premiered in Australia last December, is all about. Find out how to watch episodes of this adventure-filled documentary with the information below.

100 Foot Wave docuseries preview

At age 11, Garrett McNamara started surfing and by the time he was 17, became a prolific surfer and was active on the competition circuit. When tow surfing became a thing in the 1990s, which typically involves using jet skis to get on taller waves, McNamara was one of the first to join the movement. Eventually, chasing and catching giant waves that were initially thought impossible to undertake became a challenge he accepted with great delight. This then started his dream and mission in life – to find the biggest waves in the world.

The six-episode series documents McNamara’s 10-year search of the tallest wave. While this seems like an adventure-driven journey, the path towards the world’s biggest wave is not all beer and skittles. Together with his wife, Nicole McNamara, CJ Macias, Andrew “Cotty” Cotton, Justine Dupont and several big-wave surfers from across the world, the athletes reflect on how they push themselves beyond limits, suffer life-changing injuries, deal with frustrations and near-misses, and everything that goes on in between.

After he finally broke the record for catching a nearly 80 foot tall wave at Nazaré, Portugal, McNamara fulfilled his most daring goal in his surfing career thanks to Nazaré’s largest swell. More importantly, he, alongside locals, helped transform the beach from being a small fishing village into the world’s greatest big-wave surfing destination. Over the course of the docuseries, the show blends Nazaré’s transformative story with McNamara’s ongoing search for the seemingly mythical 100-foot wave.

The danger of the sport is also highlighted in the show with McNamara and other surfers getting into accidents. Despite years of training and preparation, things can always take a dark turn. As such, audiences are reminded of the lethal risks being a constant element in the sport. Every time surfers arrive, they either ignore or heed safety advice and what they choose to do makes a great deal of difference. In a particular episode of the series, Garrett grows concerned over proposed safety measures due to these past injuries.

The documentary is directed and executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith (Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened). Also serving as executive producers are Joe Lewis, Maria Zuckerman, Ryan Heller and Michael Bloom.

100 Foot Wave trailer

The adventure is on with HBO’s new docuseries. To get a glimpse of the surfing action, check out the trailer below.

100 Foot Wave episode guide

The show premiered in Australia with all episodes available to watch on demand. It launched on the streaming service BINGE on 1st December 2021 with a complete season drop, followed by its complete season premiere on Foxtel the next day, which you can access On Demand and via Fox Docos. If you’re only about to watch episodes, here’s an episode guide you can use to plan your viewing.

100 Foot Wave episodes	Running Time	Streaming Services
Chapter I: Sea Monsters	57 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now
Chapter II: We’re Not Surfers	50 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now
Chapter III: Mavericks	50 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now
Chapter IV: Dancing With God	52 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now
Chapter V: The Circus	51 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now
Chapter VI: More Than Just a Wipeout	48 mins	BINGE / Foxtel Now

Will 100 Foot Wave return for season 2?

Ahead of its Season 1 finale in the US, HBO renewed the series for a second season, which will follow McNamara and the others featured in the first season as they continue their 100-foot wave quest.

What other streaming services is the docuseries on?

100 Foot Wave is a sure treat to those who love surfing and anyone who enjoys watching the beloved sport even from a distance. All episodes of the series were launched at once in Australia on streaming TV, although BINGE and Foxtel (including Foxtel Now) are the only ones that offer the documentary show for streaming on demand.

Streaming Services	100 Foot Wave
BINGE	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
Amazon Prime Video	No
Disney Plus	No
Paramount Plus	No
Netflix	No
Stan	No
Apple TV+	No
Free to air	No

How to watch 100 Foot Wave in Australia?

The docuseries had its Australian premiere on Foxtel On Demand and on Fox Docos, as well as on BINGE. In Australia, FOX Docos is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra. The cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes FOX Docos, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality breaking news, and more.

Even better, there are ongoing Foxtel offers that’ll get you discounts for 12 months. For Foxtel Now users, FOX Docos is part of the base Essentials pack. The series isn’t available on free-to-air.

Stream 100 Foot Wave on BINGE

The documentary show is available in Australia via BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away via a 14-day free trial. After your BINGE free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.

A Basic subscription to BINGE costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.

Stream 100 Foot Wave on Foxtel Now

Another streaming option is Foxtel Now, which offers a free 10-day trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After the free trial, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Watch 100 Foot Wave on Telstra

If you don’t have Foxtel, you can watch via Telstra just as long as you add Foxtel or Foxtel Now to your Telstra account. You can watch the 100 Foot Wave documentary series and even save on plan fees. Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost.

With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. Another option for watching 100 Foot Wave for free is via the BINGE from Telstra offer, which gives eligible customers 2 months worth of free BINGE streaming. 

100 Foot Wave TV series cast

The cast for this six-part series is made up of the pro surfers that make big wave surfing so popular around the world.  

Other TV shows on Foxtel and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and top documentaries you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.

New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Game of Thrones, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and watch.

You can also check out this streaming TV guide app for searching more content across other platforms.

Streaming devices for Foxtel and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream the TV series with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.