Witsand, Western Cape, South Africa, is a small coastal town, situated on the banks of the Breede River estuary.

Witsand is an authentic water-sport and adventure destination with kite-surfing, surfing, standup paddle boarding and fishing as top visitor experiences.

In the late 1800s, the Moodies permitted residents of Heidelberg, including farmers and townspeople, to vacation in Witsand, known for its good fishing and its white sandy beach that inspired its name.

The first structure constructed in Witsand was a small stone house named the Ou Pastorie, owned by the Reverend Alexander Daneel, the first pastor of the Heidelberg Dutch Reformed Church.

Witsand Solar Desalination Plant was budgeted at approximately ZAR:9 million (about US$700,000) and was expected to produce 100,000 liters of potable water daily.