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Riptide Rescue Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Riptide Rescue at Seaworld San Antonio, built on 9,475 measured readings.
Best time to ride Riptide Rescue
On a typical Sunday, Riptide Rescue runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 5 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 4 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 2 min, this is the #9 longest line of 9 tracked rides at Seaworld San Antonio (park average 6 min). The longest is Journey to Atlantis at 15 min.
Typical Riptide Rescue wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 5 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 4 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 2 min | 5 min 1 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 5 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 1 min | 4 min 3 PM | 2 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 5 min 7 PM | 4 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 5 min 8 PM | 3 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 | 1.6 min | 5,559 |
Riptide Rescue wait time FAQ
▾When is Riptide Rescue shortest?
Riptide Rescue is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Riptide Rescue busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 5 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 4 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Riptide Rescue right now?
Riptide Rescue is at 0 minutes right now, updated 6 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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