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Munich’s Eisbach Surf Wave Vanishes After Annual Cleanup

City officials plan to divert more Isar water into the canal to try to restore the standing wave.

Overview

  • The standing wave failed to reform when gates were reopened last week after the routine draining and streambed cleaning.
  • An inspection found no structural changes or damage to the site or banks, leaving the cause of the disappearance unclear.
  • Mayor Dieter Reiter said the city is working with the Water Management Office, the building department, and local surfers to find a quick solution.
  • Surfers have shifted to a weaker secondary wave in the same park while the main feature remains unavailable.
  • The spot had recently reopened under tighter safety rules after an April fatality and typically attracts 3,000 to 5,000 local surfers and crowds of spectators.