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Intercoastal Waterway Wait Times
Intercoastal Waterway is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Intercoastal Waterway at Hersheypark, built on 923 measured readings.
Best time to ride Intercoastal Waterway
On a typical Tuesday, Intercoastal Waterway runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 4 PM, and eases to 15 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 15 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 8 min, this is the #46 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Intercoastal Waterway wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 15 min 4 PM | 15 min |
Intercoastal Waterway average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 17.6 min | 5,356 |
| July 2026 | 16.5 min | 13,528 |
| August 2026 | 22.6 min | 23,755 |
| September 2026 | 7.9 min | 585 |
Intercoastal Waterway wait time FAQ
▾When is Intercoastal Waterway shortest?
Intercoastal Waterway is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 15 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 4 PM.
▾Which day is Intercoastal Waterway busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 15 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 Intercoastal Waterway right now?
Intercoastal Waterway 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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