Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Rescue Rafter
Rescue Rafter Wait Times
Rides · 42" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Rescue Rafter at Seaworld San Diego, built on 9,241 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–7pm
Best time to ride Rescue Rafter
On a typical Thursday, Rescue Rafter runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Wednesday is the worst day (about 7 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 6 min, this is the #5 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 5 min). The longest is Arctic Rescue at 8 min.
Typical Rescue Rafter wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 6 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday · busiest | 4 min | 7 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 6 min | 6 min 7 PM | 6 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 | 4.4 min | 8,046 |
| September 2026 | 5.5 min | 9,245 |
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 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Rescue Rafter busiest?
Wednesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 7 min midday, while Thursday 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 just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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