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Witsand (Cape Peninsula)
4.6★ · 104 Google ratings · Cape Town, Western Cape
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 250 m away
Walk
50 m · under a minute
Length
950 m of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Witsand (Cape Peninsula)
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset kite and wind surfing
This beach is renowned among water sports enthusiasts, particularly for kite surfing and wave riding in good conditions.
Visit on calm, wind-free days
Strong winds are frequent here and can make the experience uncomfortable unless you're a kite or wind surfer.
Don't swim in the ocean
The sea is described as mighty with powerful waves unsuitable for swimming, though walking and wading are fine.
Bring a dog or walking partner
The isolated location makes it ideal for dog walking and picnics but less comfortable to explore alone.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
14.6°C · mostly clear
Wind
47 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:36 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Misty Cliffs Cliffhouse, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
🅿 Parking 250 m from the listing
🌊 Water 50 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Witsand?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Witsand?
50 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Witsand have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Witsand least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
