Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Emperor
Emperor Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Emperor at Seaworld San Diego, built on 15,828 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Emperor
On a typical Monday, Emperor runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 13 min around 2 PM, and eases to 8 min by close. Across the week, Thursday is the worst day (about 18 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 11 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #6 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 9 min). The longest is Manta at 18 min.
Typical Emperor wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3 min | 20 min 2 PM | 12 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 13 min 2 PM | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 15 min 12 PM | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 16 min 4 PM | 7 min |
| Thursday · busiest | 1 min | 18 min 5 PM | 9 min |
| Friday | 1 min | 11 min 3 PM | 10 min |
| Saturday | 3 min | 16 min 3 PM | 13 min |
Emperor average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 19.9 min | 6,683 |
| July 2026 | 14.8 min | 11,037 |
| August 2026 | 8.2 min | 10,403 |
Emperor wait time FAQ
▾When is Emperor shortest?
Emperor is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 8 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 13 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Emperor busiest?
Thursday runs the longest lines, peaking around 18 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 11 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Emperor right now?
Emperor is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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