Queens 2 (Sollys)

Queens 2 (also known as Sollys) is an exposed Atlantic Seaboard reef break in Sea Point, with a rocky bottom, thick kelp patches, and a shallow takeoff/landing zone. The wave has left-and-right possibilities and is described as punchy and consistent when a clean, solid swell is running. The spot is highly tide-dependent: high tide is repeatedly cited as the best time to avoid getting caught on reef/kelp and to have enough clearance for a safer paddle-out and takeoff. The paddle-out is done through a V-shaped channel next to the stormwater drain, and riders are warned not to finish the ride by drifting into the rocks at the end of the wave. Wind conditions strongly affect quality. Southeast winds are commonly offshore and can groom the waves into cleaner faces, while the break can become wobbly in less favorable wind directions. Summer can trend flatter, whereas winter/swell seasons tend to provide the more reliable, fuller surf. Rip currents may also form, especially as swell increases, so positioning and awareness are part of staying safe. Water is cold (Atlantic temperatures typically in the low-to-mid teens °C range across the year), and the reef environment makes protection important. Sources recommend booties for rocky entry/sea urchins, and overall the spot is suited to intermediate-to-advanced surfers with good technical control—especially on larger swells where the wave can break further out over shallow sections and feel heavy or difficult to manage.