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Sea Dragon Drop Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Sea Dragon Drop at Seaworld San Diego, built on 5,781 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Sea Dragon Drop
On a typical Monday, Sea Dragon Drop runs about 10 min at rope drop, peaks near 10 min around 1 PM, and eases to 3 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 10 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 #14 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 9 min). The longest is Manta at 18 min.
Typical Sea Dragon Drop wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 7 min 8 PM | 7 min |
| Monday | 10 min | 10 min 1 PM | 3 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 3 min | 10 min 5 PM | 1 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 3 PM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 6 min 8 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday | 5 min | 5 min 2 PM | 0 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 | 3.9 min | 2,724 |
Sea Dragon Drop wait time FAQ
▾When is Sea Dragon Drop shortest?
Sea Dragon Drop is shortest at rope drop (about 10 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 3 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 10 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Sea Dragon Drop busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 10 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 Sea Dragon Drop right now?
Sea Dragon Drop is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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