Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Antonio / Steel Eel
Steel Eel Wait Times
Rides · 48" minimum height · Seaworld San Antonio
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Steel Eel at Seaworld San Antonio, built on 4,727 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–5pm
Best time to ride Steel Eel
On a typical Saturday, Steel Eel runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 8 min around 7 PM, and eases to 6 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 3 min, this is the #11 longest line of 13 tracked rides at Seaworld San Antonio (park average 5 min). The longest is Dis-Assembly Line at 10 min.
Typical Steel Eel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 6 min | 8 min 7 PM | 6 min |
Steel Eel average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6 min | 7,402 |
| July 2026 | 4.5 min | 13,149 |
| August 2026 | 4.2 min | 14,896 |
| September 2026 | 2.5 min | 4,728 |
Steel Eel wait time FAQ
▾When is Steel Eel shortest?
Steel Eel is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 6 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 8 min around 7 PM.
▾Which day is Steel Eel busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Steel Eel right now?
Steel Eel 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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