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Shipwreck Rapids Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Shipwreck Rapids at Seaworld San Diego, built on 13,627 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Shipwreck Rapids
On a typical Monday, Shipwreck Rapids runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 25 min around 2 PM, and eases to 0 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 54 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 22 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 11 min, this is the #3 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 9 min). The longest is Manta at 18 min.
Typical Shipwreck Rapids wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 57 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 25 min 2 PM | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 0 min | 24 min 4 PM | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 22 min 2 PM | 7 min |
| Thursday | 1 min | 35 min 3 PM | 2 min |
| Friday | 1 min | 34 min 3 PM | 13 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 1 min | 54 min 2 PM | 10 min |
Shipwreck Rapids average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 31.8 min | 3,657 |
| July 2026 | 20.1 min | 11,178 |
| August 2026 | 11.2 min | 7,952 |
Shipwreck Rapids wait time FAQ
▾When is Shipwreck Rapids shortest?
Shipwreck Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 0 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 25 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Shipwreck Rapids busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 54 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 22 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Shipwreck Rapids right now?
Shipwreck Rapids is at 20 minutes right now, updated just now. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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