Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Poland |
Next Big City |
Gdansk, Gdynia |
Next Town |
Rewa |
|
Type: |
Ocean, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Fishernets |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Shallow bay. Onshore wave side with choppy water and offshore with flat water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand, Pebbles |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
The beach in Rewa is very nice and it's a real attraction of the region with its national park It's a 1 km long sandy peninsula. The spot is extremely safe with its open space and no trees in surroundings. There is a lot of space to launch and land a kite. The beach is sandy but after storms might occur pebbles.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
The season lasts from May till October. Although the hot summer days are common, the wetsuit is rather recommended.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NE, E, NW |
Main Direction: |
W, WNW, NW |
The most common winds blow from West and Northwest. The force varies from 7-26 knots, and depends on fronts passing Poland. In Rewa the best kiting you may expect with NW, N, NE and E directions. The wind from W may may be gusty. Riding in Rewa is possible at any wind directions, although S directions are not recommended.
How to get there
Transport |
Car, Bus |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Warsaw - the capital of Poland take a plane (1 hour), a car (4 hour driving) or a train to Gdynia. Near the mail railway station in Gdynia catch a local bus number 146 heading to Rewa (it's around 40 minutes). Rewa is the final stop. The spot called 'Cypel' (the peninsula) is 3 minutes walking from the bus stop.
Extra information
The spot in Rewa is situated on sandy 1km long and 20m wide peninsula, so you always have your onshore (waves) and offshore (flat water) sides.
Nightlife
Rewa is rather quiet but at night in high summer nights there is still some parties and happenings organized by the locals. Check out Piana bar in Wioska Zeglarska and Bar Nadmorski - the sea view biggest restaurant at the Eastern beach.