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Tempesto Wait Times
Rides · 54" minimum height · Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tempesto at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, built on 12,619 measured readings.
Park hours today: 2pm–11pm
Best time to ride Tempesto
On a typical Friday, Tempesto runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 18 min around 3 PM, and eases to 8 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 21 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 0 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Tempesto wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 19 min 3 PM | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 18 min 3 PM | 8 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 0 min 10 AM | 0 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 18 min 3 PM | 8 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 8 min | 21 min 3 PM | 10 min |
Tempesto average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 9.3 min | 7,250 |
| July 2026 | 9 min | 16,892 |
| August 2026 | 10.3 min | 33,658 |
| September 2026 | 7.7 min | 13,692 |
| October 2026 | 0 min | 159 |
Tempesto wait time FAQ
▾When is Tempesto shortest?
Tempesto is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 8 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 18 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Tempesto busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 21 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 0 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Tempesto right now?
Tempesto is at 0 minutes right now, updated 3 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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