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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.

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Advanced

On the water

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

Parking

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

Wind specificities

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

Hazards

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

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