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Bayside Pier Wait Times
Bayside Pier is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Bayside Pier at Hersheypark, built on 15,700 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Bayside Pier
On a typical Monday, Bayside Pier runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 10 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 10 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 6 min, this is the #57 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Bayside Pier wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 6 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 10 min 6 PM | 6 min |
Bayside Pier average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 5.2 min | 6,918 |
| August 2026 | 5.6 min | 10,574 |
Bayside Pier wait time FAQ
▾When is Bayside Pier shortest?
Bayside Pier is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Bayside Pier busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Bayside Pier right now?
Bayside Pier isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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