HBO documentary 100-Foot Wave, Nazare

OutsideJun 19

No Jet Ski, No Problem. What It’s Like to Paddle into a 70-Foot Wave.

Tahitian big-wave surfer Tikanui Smith prefers to paddle his surfboard into monster waves, rather than be towed behind a jet ski. Smith explains what it's like to ride monster swell in Nazare, Portugal.

Documentary following Tikanui Smith.

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JawsSightHawaiian break known for big waves.
Nazare cliffSightCliff overlooking the surfing spot in Nazare.
Mo’oreaNeighborhoodIsland in French Polynesia.
HBO documentary 100-Foot WavePlaceDocumentary following Tikanui Smith.
Garrett McNamaraPlaceBig wave surfer who spoke to Tikanui Smith.

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HBO documentary 100-Foot Wave

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No Jet Ski, No Problem. What It’s Like to Paddle into a 70-Foot Wave.