One of the biggest swells ever rises in Nazare, Portugal. Big wave surfers Garrett McNamara, Andrew Cotton, Hugo Vau, and Ross Clarke Jones set out to surf on the second day of the swell. They are joined by Ross Clarke Jones and Michele Laurant. Ross Clarke Jones is an Australian big wave surfer and is considered a legend and pioneer in the sport. Despite being worn out from the previous day, the team gears up for the waves. Garrett is excited to use his custom board: a design collaboration between Mercedes Benz, himself, and a local surf shop, S.P.O. The team hopes for safer conditions since the waves are slightly smaller. Garrett spots a solid wave and signals Andrew to tow him in. He executes a few successful rides and so does the rest of his team. After an intense wipeout, they decide to switch it up and paddle into some waves but it goes extremely wrong for Andrew who ends up with a bloody nose. Things get worse as Ross has a terrible wipeout and as Garrett goes to help him, he is also taken out by the whitewash. As they are both being pushed to the rocks, Hugo is in perfect position to rescue them. With a humbling session behind them, Garrett and Nicole enjoy a meal before heading back to Hawaii; they make it back two hours before their daughter's dance recital. Balancing fatherhood with a big wave surfing is something Garrett McNamara has mastered.
With a huge storm heading to the North Pacific, big wave surfers, like Eric Akiskalian, have their eyes set on the waves predicted to hit Nelscott Reef in Oregon. Nelscott Reef is known as one of the most intimidating beach breaks in the entire world. Fifty-five year old Eric Akiskalian holds the...