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Witsand ("white sand" in Afrikaans) is a village at the Breede River mouth, the largest estuary in the Western Cape. The spot offers two options: ocean with waves and estuary with flat water. The river mouth is known as a prime southern right whale watching location (June-November). The village is quiet and authentic.
Works in SE and E from October to March. Flat water option in estuary or waves on the ocean beach. Watch for powerful current in the river mouth. Tide strongly influences estuary current.
Estuary: flat water to small chop. Ocean: moderate to powerful waves. Water at 16-20°C in estuary, colder in ocean. 3/2 wetsuit.
Intermediate
Open all year round
Parking in Witsand village. Quiet and safe residential area.
Very powerful river mouth current — don't ride in the channel. Sharks (attracted to river mouth). Whales in season. Stingrays in estuary.
SE and E are side-onshore, 15-25 knots from October to March. The estuary channels the wind. ESE is the best direction. Wind is reliable in summer.
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