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Munich Surfers Frustrated as Eisbachwelle Wave Vanishes

11/20/2025

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Munich's Eisbachwelle has disappeared after dredging by city engineers.
Surfer Jakob Netzer said the wave was once challenging, now reduced to a small bump.
Engineers are investigating the disruption, with Alexander Neumann noting sediment removal may have disrupted the wave's formation.
Surfers have expressed frustration over the slow progress in restoring the wave.
Hydrology professor Markus Disse suggested adjusting water discharge or adding gravel to recreate the bump.

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Munich's Eisbachwelle has disappeared after dredging by city engineers.
Surfer Jakob Netzer said the wave was once challenging, now reduced to a small bump.
Engineers are investigating the disruption, with Alexander Neumann noting sediment removal may have disrupted the wave's formation.
Surfers have expressed frustration over the slow progress in restoring the wave.
Hydrology professor Markus Disse suggested adjusting water discharge or adding gravel to recreate the bump.