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Riptide Racer Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Riptide Racer at Lake Compounce, built on 8,377 measured readings.
Best time to ride Riptide Racer
On a typical Monday, Riptide Racer runs about 7 min at rope drop, peaks near 18 min around 3 PM, and eases to 7 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 18 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 8 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 10 min, this is the #11 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Lake Compounce (park average 17 min). The longest is Boulder Dash at 25 min.
Typical Riptide Racer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 11 min 7 PM | 9 min |
| Monday · busiest | 7 min | 18 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 7 min | 9 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 8 min 4 PM | 8 min |
| Thursday | 8 min | 9 min 3 PM | 8 min |
| Friday | 8 min | 12 min 1 PM | 9 min |
| Saturday | 8 min | 11 min 6 PM | 5 min |
Riptide Racer average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6.3 min | 5,763 |
| July 2026 | 7.1 min | 6,836 |
| August 2026 | 10.3 min | 5,013 |
Riptide Racer wait time FAQ
▾When is Riptide Racer shortest?
Riptide Racer is shortest at rope drop (about 7 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 7 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 18 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Riptide Racer busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 18 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 8 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Riptide Racer right now?
Riptide Racer is at 20 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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