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Sawmill Plunge Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Sawmill Plunge at Lake Compounce, built on 3,535 measured readings.
Best time to ride Sawmill Plunge
On a typical Thursday, Sawmill Plunge runs about 29 min at rope drop, peaks near 29 min around 10 AM, and eases to 27 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 63 min at its midday peak) and Sunday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 21 min, this is the #2 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Lake Compounce (park average 10 min). The longest is Thunder Rapids at 25 min.
Typical Sawmill Plunge wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 23 min | 25 min 9 PM | 25 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 47 min | 63 min 5 PM | 39 min |
| Wednesday | 11 min | 23 min 2 PM | 20 min |
| Thursday | 29 min | 29 min 10 AM | 27 min |
| Friday | 30 min | 38 min 4 PM | 22 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
Sawmill Plunge average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 21.3 min | 5,975 |
| July 2026 | 17.5 min | 2,556 |
| August 2026 | 28.7 min | 7,171 |
| September 2026 | 21.3 min | 3,585 |
Sawmill Plunge wait time FAQ
▾When is Sawmill Plunge shortest?
Sawmill Plunge is shortest at rope drop (about 29 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 27 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 29 min around 10 AM.
▾Which day is Sawmill Plunge busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 63 min midday, while Sunday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Sawmill Plunge right now?
Sawmill Plunge 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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