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Sea Dragon Drop Wait Times
Rides · 42" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Sea Dragon Drop at Seaworld San Diego, built on 9,353 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–7pm
Best time to ride Sea Dragon Drop
On a typical Friday, Sea Dragon Drop runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 6 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 5 min, this is the #2 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 3 min). The longest is Rescue Rafter at 5 min.
Typical Sea Dragon Drop wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 6 min | 6 min 7 PM | 6 min |
Sea Dragon Drop average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 6.7 min | 5,021 |
| July 2026 | 7.1 min | 7,230 |
| August 2026 | 4.4 min | 7,851 |
| September 2026 | 5.2 min | 8,852 |
| October 2026 | 5 min | 531 |
Sea Dragon Drop wait time FAQ
▾When is Sea Dragon Drop shortest?
Sea Dragon Drop 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 Sea Dragon Drop busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 6 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 Sea Dragon Drop right now?
Sea Dragon Drop 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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