Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Manta
Manta Wait Times
Rides · 48" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Manta at Seaworld San Diego, built on 14,676 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–5pm
Best time to ride Manta
On a typical Tuesday, Manta runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 12 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 18 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 15 min, this is the #2 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 8 min). The longest is Arctic Rescue at 16 min.
Typical Manta wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 min | 12 min 6 PM | 6 min |
| Monday | 4 min | 9 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 2 min | 5 min 12 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 4 min | 9 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 4 min | 9 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 4 min | 9 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 4 min | 18 min 4 PM | 7 min |
Manta average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 27.3 min | 6,417 |
| July 2026 | 29.4 min | 12,030 |
| August 2026 | 15.3 min | 10,776 |
Manta wait time FAQ
▾When is Manta shortest?
Manta is shortest at rope drop (about 2 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 Manta busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 18 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Manta right now?
Manta 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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