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Coastline Plunge - Riptide Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Coastline Plunge - Riptide at Hersheypark, built on 22,841 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Coastline Plunge - Riptide
On a typical Monday, Coastline Plunge - Riptide runs about 8 min at rope drop, peaks near 41 min around 4 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 51 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 18 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 23 min, this is the #23 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Coastline Plunge - Riptide wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 28 min 4 PM | 10 min |
| Monday | 8 min | 41 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 7 min | 46 min 5 PM | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 6 min | 18 min 4 PM | 8 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 36 min 3 PM | 12 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 45 min 4 PM | 9 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 9 min | 51 min 6 PM | 46 min |
Coastline Plunge - Riptide average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 17.6 min | 4,890 |
| July 2026 | 20.7 min | 13,403 |
| August 2026 | 23.4 min | 14,623 |
Coastline Plunge - Riptide wait time FAQ
▾When is Coastline Plunge - Riptide shortest?
Coastline Plunge - Riptide is shortest at rope drop (about 8 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 41 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Coastline Plunge - Riptide busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 51 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 18 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Coastline Plunge - Riptide right now?
Coastline Plunge - Riptide is at 30 minutes right now, updated just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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