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Eisbach wave disappeared in Munich: surfers are disappointed!
The Eisbach wave in Munich has currently disappeared. Surfers and city officials are working together on recovery and safety.
Eisbach wave disappeared in Munich: surfers are disappointed!
Munich, a city that is always on the move, is currently confronted with an unpleasant situation on the Eisbach. The popular Eisbach wave, which represents a true paradise for many surfers and is an integral part of the city's lifestyle, has disappeared without a trace. Surfers used to competing in moving water have been without their beloved wave for the past two weeks while extensive cleaning and maintenance took place. But what caused the wave to be missing?
The cause is not clear, reported BR.de. During regular stream sweeping, the water level was intentionally lowered to clear the stream bed of debris and sediment. While the focus was on salvaging remains and checking for major damage to embankments, dams and bridges, the flow behavior of the water was not taken into account. Although the water level has now risen to almost 1.50 meters, which would be ideal for surfing, there is still no Eisbach wave.
Back to normality?
On Sunday afternoon the water level was 1.21 meters and was measured at 1.44 meters on Monday morning, but the wave did not occur. Surfers report changes in sand, gravel and moss in the stream bed, which could affect the current. Jan Vogt, an experienced surfer who has been surfing this wave for 25 years, expresses frustration with the current situation. "The excavations have influenced the water level! More attention must be paid to the surfers' experiences," he emphasizes and calls for greater involvement in urban planning.
The evening newspaper reported another surfer who had to go to E2, which was put into operation in 2012 but is more difficult to access.
As part of the measures, the city also installed new lighting, which, thanks to a mast over eleven meters high, ensures greater safety when surfing in the dark. This decision comes after a fatal accident in April when a 33-year-old surfer became entangled in the safety line. The darkness made the rescue work more difficult at the time, which is now to be avoided with brighter light. Surfing is now allowed again from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the water is closed to surfers at night.
What's next?
The city remains in close contact with the surfing community and has assured that no structural changes have been made to the Eisbachwelle. After intensive inspections, the city's building department reports no damage, but it will take time for the water system to completely regenerate. Surfers hope that the wave will soon return to its usual form. A valuable contribution to safety was made during the clean-up operations, but the absence of the wave is causing problems for many.
Surfers agree on one thing: the erosion of the familiar surf spot is both a challenge and a reminder. In the meantime, they have no choice but to wait and occasionally move to the neighboring waves.