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Tidal Force Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tidal Force at Hersheypark, built on 3,268 measured readings.
Park hours today: 5pm–10pm
Best time to ride Tidal Force
On a typical Friday, Tidal Force runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 20 min around 5 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 46 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 11 min, this is the #34 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Tidal Force wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 10 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 20 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 46 min 3 PM | 5 min |
Tidal Force average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 17.9 min | 5,443 |
| July 2026 | 21.6 min | 14,115 |
| August 2026 | 25.1 min | 29,516 |
| September 2026 | 11.1 min | 3,852 |
Tidal Force wait time FAQ
▾When is Tidal Force shortest?
Tidal Force 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 20 min around 5 PM.
▾Which day is Tidal Force busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 46 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Tidal Force right now?
Tidal Force 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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