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Rescue Riders Wait Times
Rides · 48" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Rescue Riders at Seaworld San Diego, built on 18,807 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–5pm
Best time to ride Rescue Riders
On a typical Wednesday, Rescue Riders runs about 3 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 8 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday 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 #10 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 5 min). The longest is Arctic Rescue at 8 min.
Typical Rescue Riders wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 8 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Monday | 4 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 2 min | 6 min 3 PM | 0 min |
| Wednesday | 3 min | 5 min 11 AM | 0 min |
| Thursday | 4 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 4 min | 6 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 8 min 5 PM | 8 min |
Rescue Riders average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 9.3 min | 6,883 |
| July 2026 | 9.2 min | 12,603 |
| August 2026 | 6.7 min | 19,228 |
| September 2026 | 4.5 min | 18,061 |
Rescue Riders wait time FAQ
▾When is Rescue Riders shortest?
Rescue Riders is shortest at rope drop (about 3 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Rescue Riders busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 8 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Rescue Riders right now?
Rescue Riders is at 0 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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