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Thunder Rapids Wait Times

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Thunder Rapids at Lake Compounce, built on 5,793 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens Wednesday 11am · usually ~16 min at rope drop
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Best time to ride Thunder Rapids

On a typical Monday, Thunder Rapids runs about 16 min at rope drop, peaks near 23 min around 11 AM, and eases to 10 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 31 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 10 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 15 min, this is the #7 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Lake Compounce (park average 17 min). The longest is Boulder Dash at 25 min.

Typical Thunder Rapids wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday8 min29 min 7 PM25 min
Monday16 min23 min 11 AM10 min
Tuesday10 min19 min 3 PM17 min
Wednesday10 min10 min 12 PM9 min
Thursday9 min12 min 1 PM7 min
Friday8 min17 min 7 PM16 min
Saturday · busiest12 min31 min 5 PM7 min

Thunder Rapids average wait by month

9 to 15 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 20268.9 min4,152
July 202613.7 min4,749
August 202614.9 min3,980

Thunder Rapids wait time FAQ

▾When is Thunder Rapids shortest?

Thunder Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 16 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 10 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 23 min around 11 AM.

▾Which day is Thunder Rapids busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 31 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 10 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Thunder Rapids right now?

Thunder Rapids 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 5,793 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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