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Riptide Rescue Wait Times
Rides · 45" minimum height · Seaworld San Antonio
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Riptide Rescue at Seaworld San Antonio, built on 6,978 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–5pm
Best time to ride Riptide Rescue
On a typical Saturday, Riptide Rescue runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 7 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 6 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 2 min, this is the #16 longest line of 16 tracked rides at Seaworld San Antonio (park average 7 min). The longest is Dead Wreckoning at 15 min.
Typical Riptide Rescue wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 6 min | 6 min 7 PM | 5 min |
Riptide Rescue average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3 min | 4,913 |
| July 2026 | 3.2 min | 8,636 |
| August 2026 | 1.2 min | 8,708 |
| September 2026 | 2 min | 6,978 |
Riptide Rescue wait time FAQ
▾When is Riptide Rescue shortest?
Riptide Rescue is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 7 PM.
▾Which day is Riptide Rescue busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 6 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Riptide Rescue right now?
Riptide Rescue 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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