Eisbach wave closed: tragic death of a surfer shakes Munich!

Eisbach wave closed: tragic death of a surfer shakes Munich!

München, Deutschland - A tragic turn took the fate of a 33-year-old surfer at the Eisbach wave in Munich. The woman had a serious accident on April 16, 2025 and was declared dead on April 24, 2025. According to Merkur , the police confirmed the death of the surf. The accident occurred when the security leash, which was attached to the woman's ankle, healed at the bottom of the Eisbach, which prevented it from freeing herself.

The strong current prevented other surfers from intervening. Firefighters finally saved the accident out of the water, they were reanimated and brought to a clinic in a critical condition. At first her condition stabilized, but her partner only has the sad news of her death, which is supplemented by a criminal complaint against negligent bodily harm, as ZDF reported.

blocking of the Eisbach wave and safety measures

After the tragic incident, the city of Munich has blocked the Eisbach wave "until further notice". This decision was made to prevent further accidents until the causes of the tragedy are fully determined. The city plans to lower the water of the Eisbach to carry out a thorough inspection of the underground and to identify possible obstacles that could have caused the accident.

Representatives of the Munich Surfer Community are now calling for more comprehensive security measures. Moritz von Sivers, second board of the Surfen interest group in Munich, named concrete suggestions, including additional rescue equipment such as throwing bags, in order to be able to intervene better in an emergency. "It is the first really serious accident in the history of surfing on the Eisbach wave," he said. The Eisbach wave has been a popular place for surfers since the 1980s, and so far there have been no serious incidents.

Investigations and future measures

The police have started an investigation into the accident. These are not directed against certain people, but aim to clarify the exact circumstances and possible insurance law aspects. Violations of the surfing ban on the Eisbach wave can be punished with high fines of up to 50,000 euros.

The city and the fire brigade have decided that the wave is blocked until a risk for other surfers can be excluded. In response to the tragic incident, the interest group plans to set up warning signs in order to warn of the dangers that can emerge from the safety line. These security precautions are intended to help that a similar incident can be avoided in the future, as in an article by BR