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Coastline Plunge - Riptide Wait Times
Coastline Plunge - Riptide is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Coastline Plunge - Riptide at Hersheypark, built on 2,856 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride Coastline Plunge - Riptide
On a typical Thursday, Coastline Plunge - Riptide runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 4 PM, and eases to 10 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 46 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 17 min, this is the #23 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Coastline Plunge - Riptide wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 15 min 4 PM | 10 min |
| Friday | 9 min | 35 min 4 PM | 35 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 46 min 3 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 | 23,324 |
| September 2026 | 17.2 min | 2,869 |
Coastline Plunge - Riptide wait time FAQ
▾When is Coastline Plunge - Riptide shortest?
Coastline Plunge - Riptide is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 10 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Coastline Plunge - Riptide busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 46 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 5 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 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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