Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Rescue Rafter
Rescue Rafter Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Rescue Rafter at Seaworld San Diego, built on 5,616 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Rescue Rafter
On a typical Monday, Rescue Rafter runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 2 PM, and eases to 3 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 7 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 4 min, this is the #13 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 9 min). The longest is Manta at 18 min.
Typical Rescue Rafter wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 10 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 6 min 2 PM | 3 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 5 min 1 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Friday · busiest | 5 min | 7 min 8 PM | 7 min |
Rescue Rafter average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6 min | 4,056 |
| July 2026 | 5.2 min | 5,982 |
| August 2026 | 4.5 min | 2,880 |
Rescue Rafter wait time FAQ
▾When is Rescue Rafter shortest?
Rescue Rafter is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 3 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Rescue Rafter busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 7 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 Rescue Rafter right now?
Rescue Rafter is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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