Sugar Dock
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Great family oriented spot. Like most breaks on Saipan, swells are generated by typhoons so gotta wait for those beasts to head over the Philippine Sea to bless us with some waves. Good place to learn how to surf, but as you head out towards the channel, watch out for the crazy rip. A few people have died there during really bad conditions because of it.
Atmosphere:
A popular beach regardless of the wave quality. Lots of families come out and bbq. A KFC and Taco Bell are in the shopping plaza.
Additional Info:
Great spot for beginners, longboards, and SUPs. Ample parking in the shopping plaza located next to the hotel. Beach parking available too, but can get a bit hectic and crowded.
Location
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Super easy to find. Beach area behind the Aquarius Towers Hotel.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
4.01 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
10.73 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |