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“Witsand is one of my favourite spots in Cape Town. It works in west-NE winds. It is normally very quiet in the lineup but some days where it is flat in mos tether spots you will have company. It works best at lower tides and the further you move south (left when you are facing the ocean) the bigger it gets. It is a good option when all other sports nearby e.g Long Beach are flat because Witsand picks up a lot of a swell.
The locals are all very outgoing and friendly towards everyone just as long as s you don’t do anything stupid. The water is cold but not very clean.
However, there are no restaurants next to Witsand so you can drive to Kometje or to Misty Cliffs village for a bite or a drink.”
Hugo from SOUTH AFRICA - 31 Jan 2022
Witsands Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.7(1: Witsands is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: Witsands is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cape Town. 5: the best break in Cape Town). |
Difficulty Level: 2.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Witsands can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Witsands, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Witsands are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Witsands is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Witsands requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Witsands for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Witsands is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Witsands is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Witsands, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Witsands where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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