Witsands
Misty Cliffs, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa
Witsands is a dramatic beach nestled between tall sand dunes south of Scarborough on Cape Town's Atlantic seaboard. The SE Cape Doctor channels through the dunes and drives powerful organised waves that can reach six metres when conditions stack. A technical launch through breaking surf demands confident kite control and solid water skills. The raw setting and powerful waves make Witsands one of the Cape's most rewarding spots.
Best months: November, December, January, February, March
Wind directions: SE
Water: Waves
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Kitesurf, Windsurf, Wingfoil
Local tips
Launching through the shore break is the main challenge: time your exit carefully. Waves can stack to 6 metres when a big swell meets the Cape Doctor. No lifeguards and no facilities beyond roadside parking. Expert riders only when the swell is up.