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Spot de Witsands

Witsands

Witsands

South Africa

-34.18 | 18.35

Overview

Witsands ("White Sand" in Afrikaans) is a sandy beach between Misty Cliffs and the Cape of Good Hope, on the southern Atlantic coast of the peninsula. The southwest-facing beach takes the full brunt of Atlantic swells. The south-easterly Cape Doctor blows side-offshore to offshore, creating advanced conditions with big waves and technical wind. Wild and uncrowded spot, in an exceptional natural setting.

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Works with SW/W swell and SE Cape Doctor. Waves of 1 to 3+ m. Sandy bottom. All tides. Advanced conditions due to offshore wind and isolation.

On the water

Freezing water (10-14°C), 5/3 wetsuit. Big waves. Sandy bottom. Currents. Kelp.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Limited parking. Access via path from the M65. No infrastructure. Don't leave valuables.

Hazards

Offshore wind. Big waves. Freezing water. Currents. Sharks. Isolated beach. No lifeguards.

Wind specificities

SE Cape Doctor side-offshore to offshore. Wind of 15 to 35 knots from October to March. Gusty due to terrain.

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