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Tidal Force Wait Times

Tidal Force is not operating today.

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tidal Force at Hersheypark, built on 26,144 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~7 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–8pm

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Best time to ride Tidal Force

On a typical Monday, Tidal Force runs about 7 min at rope drop, peaks near 54 min around 2 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 73 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 29 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 28 min, this is the #15 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.

Typical Tidal Force wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday6 min38 min 3 PM7 min
Monday7 min54 min 2 PM5 min
Tuesday5 min48 min 5 PM12 min
Wednesday6 min29 min 4 PM5 min
Thursday5 min55 min 3 PM5 min
Friday5 min45 min 4 PM5 min
Saturday · busiest6 min73 min 1 PM6 min

Tidal Force average wait by month

18 to 28 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202617.9 min5,443
July 202621.6 min14,115
August 202627.7 min17,127

Tidal Force wait time FAQ

▾When is Tidal Force shortest?

Tidal Force is shortest at rope drop (about 7 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 54 min around 2 PM.

▾Which day is Tidal Force busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 73 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 29 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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Based on 26,144 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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