Condition Black

PBS NOVA

Condition Black plunges into the heart-pounding world of extreme surfing, where athletes chase some of the planet’s most massive and dangerous waves. Filmed on location in Hawaii, Tahiti, and South Africa, this PBS NOVA special blends breathtaking cinematography with cutting-edge oceanography to explore the science behind giant swells; how they form, how they break, and what it takes to survive them. Through the eyes of elite surfers and scientists, Condition Black reveals the delicate balance of skill, fear, and physics that defines the pursuit of the ultimate ride.