Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Manta
Manta Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Manta at Seaworld San Diego, built on 14,747 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Manta
On a typical Monday, Manta runs about 4 min at rope drop, peaks near 37 min around 2 PM, and eases to 12 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 45 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 30 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
That makes Manta the longest average wait at Seaworld San Diego right now (18 min vs a 9 min park average).
Typical Manta wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 41 min 1 PM | 20 min |
| Monday | 4 min | 37 min 2 PM | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 30 min 9 PM | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 30 min 1 PM | 9 min |
| Thursday | 4 min | 38 min 3 PM | 14 min |
| Friday | 3 min | 42 min 2 PM | 28 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 7 min | 45 min 3 PM | 34 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 | 17.6 min | 8,831 |
Manta wait time FAQ
▾When is Manta shortest?
Manta is shortest at rope drop (about 4 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 12 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 37 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Manta busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 45 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 30 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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