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Steel Eel Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Steel Eel at Seaworld San Antonio, built on 16,616 measured readings.
Best time to ride Steel Eel
On a typical Monday, Steel Eel runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 1 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 11 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 4 min, this is the #6 longest line of 9 tracked rides at Seaworld San Antonio (park average 6 min). The longest is Journey to Atlantis at 15 min.
Typical Steel Eel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 7 min 11 AM | 1 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 5 min 12 PM | 1 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 6 min 2 PM | 1 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 5 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 1 min | 6 min 1 PM | 3 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 5 min 1 PM | 3 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 0 min | 11 min 3 PM | 2 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 | 4.5 min | 9,745 |
Steel Eel wait time FAQ
▾When is Steel Eel shortest?
Steel Eel is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 1 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 12 PM.
▾Which day is Steel Eel busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 min midday, while Wednesday 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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