How the Munich Eisbach Wave works (usually) - Munich's Eisbach Wave Surfing Spot Still Unformed After Maintenance
Munich's iconic Eisbach wave, a surfing hotspot, has yet to re-form after recent maintenance. The city and the Munich Surfing Community are working together to restore it promptly.
The wave, located beside the English Garden, is formed by the convergence of two underground channels and is typically stable year-round due to its unique, barely moving nature. However, after the latest 'Bachauskehr' (clearing of debris), it has failed to re-form. The Munich City Department of Construction (Baureferat) is responsible for restoring it, though no structural changes were made to the wave itself.
Four rows of concrete blocks on the riverbed help maintain the standing wave by slowing the current. The wave's re-formation depends on natural water flow conditions, with limited support possible through adjustments at the Isar-related weirs. The cause of the wave's failure to re-form is currently unknown.
The Eisbach wave's failure to re-form has left surfers disappointed. The city and the Munich Surfing Community are collaborating to understand and resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Stricter safety rules were implemented in April 2023 following a fatal accident, and surfers eagerly await the wave's return.
