Rewa in Poland – swimming and surfing paradise on the Baltic Sea

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Rewa in Poland is a small seaside resort on the Bay of Puck, just north of Gdynia. Here you can expect sandy beaches, a relaxed holiday atmosphere and excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Most special is the narrow strip of sand that stretches straight into the water and gives Rewa its characteristic shape.

Rewa in Poland

Rewa is a small Polish seaside village, which attracts tourists in the summer due to its fine sandy beaches and excellent conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Rewa is located on the Polish Baltic coast, 15 kilometers north of Gdynia.

Discover the special sand strip in Rewa

One of Rewa's most characteristic features is the narrow strip of sand Rewska Lake, also called Cypel Rewski or locally Szpyrk. It extends about a kilometer out into the Gulf of Puck and was formed by sea currents that carried and deposited sand. At low tide, a larger part of the narrow sand spit becomes visible, almost like a natural pier straight out into the sea.

The most fascinating thing is that the formation continues underwater as a long sandbank, Ryf Mew, towards Kuźnica on the Hel Peninsula. Together, the sandbar and the shallow area form a natural boundary between the inner, shallower part of the Bay of Puck and the waters further out. The special landscape also contributes to the great conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing that Rewa is famous for.

A little curiosity: Once a year, it is organized March of the Sled – ”The Herring March” – when participants make their way from Kuźnica on the Hel Peninsula to Rewa along the shallow sandbank.

Swimming and kitesurfing in Rewa

The sandy beach in Rewa is perfect for kite surfers and you can see them on both sides of the beach. Sometimes you can even see them taking a plunge and surfing. over the narrow headland.

Another thing that tells you how popular the resort is for surfers is all the surf shops and surf schools. You almost stumble upon surfboards and surf school signs while walking around the small streets.

For those who do not want to surf, it is of course possible to just enjoy the sun and swimming at the long fine sandy beaches. There are plenty of families with children and, as is often the case in Poland, there are plenty of different amusements for children, such as bouncy castles and small carousels.

Enjoy the holiday life in Rewa

Despite being a very small village, Rewa comes alive in the summer. On a sunny day, the village has a lovely holiday feel with small cosy restaurants, ice cream parlours with long queues and a small fun park for children.

Walk in nature between Rewa and Mechelinki

Right next to the village of Rewa, along the coast, are marshes that attract many wetland birds and insects. The natural area consists of tall grass, small bushes and lots of wild flowers in different colours. The area is protected both for bird life and for protected plants.

Accommodation and camping in Rewa

We have never stayed overnight in Rewa, but there is a campsite called Noclegi "Kotwica", which has a central location. There are also several different hotels, such as Skipper Hotel and Willa Aster.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

Within walking distance of Rewa is the cozy town of Mechelinki. There are also many other places in the area that are suitable for an excursion. Here you will find tips and reports:

• Mechelinki
• The entire peninsula
• Gdansk
• Gdynia
• Sopot
• Malbork Castle