Dr. Clair Mercer's life shatters when a sneaker wave sweeps away her autistic son during a family beach trip. Haunted by guilt and grief, and estranged from her husband, Adam, Clair attempts to end her life. After her arrest and confinement to a psychiatric unit, Clair must confront her demons and the possibility of forgiveness.
Set against the backdrop of the Oregon Coast, The Wave explores the complexities of family, mental illness, and the long road to healing. Can Clair find a path to forgive herself and Adam, or will the weight of her past consume her?