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Arctic Rescue Wait Times

Rides · 48" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Arctic Rescue at Seaworld San Diego, built on 18,198 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~5 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–7pm

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Best time to ride Arctic Rescue

On a typical Friday, Arctic Rescue runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 20 min around 6 PM, and eases to 16 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 25 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 8 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 3 min, this is the #7 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 3 min). The longest is Rescue Rafter at 5 min.

Typical Arctic Rescue wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday6 min25 min 6 PM12 min
Monday5 min18 min 6 PM12 min
Tuesday5 min18 min 6 PM12 min
Wednesday5 min18 min 6 PM12 min
Thursday2 min8 min 2 PM1 min
Friday5 min20 min 6 PM16 min
Saturday · busiest6 min25 min 6 PM18 min

Arctic Rescue average wait by month

3 to 34 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202634 min6,546
July 202628.3 min12,320
August 202615.3 min19,325
September 20268.1 min18,141
October 20263.2 min732

Arctic Rescue wait time FAQ

▾When is Arctic Rescue shortest?

Arctic Rescue is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 16 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 20 min around 6 PM.

▾Which day is Arctic Rescue busiest?

Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 25 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 8 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Arctic Rescue right now?

Arctic 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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