Munich's mayor, Reiter, discusses the upcoming legal surf wave in the city.
In the heart of Munich, the English Garden continues to be a popular spot for surf enthusiasts, with the existing Eisbach wave serving as the city's signature standing wave. However, the second official surf wave project, known as the Dianabad wave, is not yet operational, according to the latest sources available up to August 2025 [1].
The Eisbach wave, which reopened recently after a temporary closure in April 2025 due to a fatal accident, is now actively surfed again by enthusiasts [1][2][4][5]. The city has made some changes to the Eisbach wave to provide surfers with safety and comfort [3].
Meanwhile, progress on the Dianabad wave seems to be underway. Munich's Mayor, Dieter Reiter (SPD), announced on Instagram that progress is being made on the second official surf wave in the English Garden, specifically the Dianabad wave [2]. The IGSM, the organisation responsible for the project, is optimistic that the park-side fence will be removed once the property exchange is complete [3].
The IGSM chairman, Franz Fasel, stated that everything is on a good track, and that the last obstacles are being removed, allowing for further on-site design [3]. However, the specific nature of the "last obstacles" being removed is not detailed [3]. The organisation is also waiting for the permit for the tables where people can store their personal belongings at the Dianabad wave [3].
The self-releasing leash will be mandatory for E2 surfers, similar to the conditions at the E1 wave [4]. Access to the water on the east side of the E2 wave has been significantly restricted, with the state government making access to the E2 wave on Oettingerstraße impossible by building a fence [5].
The IGSM has given the city suggestions for topics like entry, exit, and lighting for the Dianabad wave [5]. It is not clear what further design work will be done on the Dianabad wave [3]. These suggestions will be further discussed in upcoming talks [5].
For those eagerly awaiting updates on the second wave, checking local Munich city websites or surf organisations could be necessary, as the provided sources only address the primary Eisbach spot.
References:
[1] Munich Surf Waves
[2] Munich Surf Waves Instagram
[3] IGSM
[4] Surfing in Munich
[5] Munich English Garden
Sports enthusiasts can actively surf again at the Eisbach wave, which has reopened after a temporary closure. Progress is also being made on Munich's second official surf wave, the Dianabad wave, as announced by Mayor Dieter Reiter.
