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Shipwreck Rapids Wait Times
Rides · 42" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Shipwreck Rapids at Seaworld San Diego, built on 17,233 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–7pm
Best time to ride Shipwreck Rapids
On a typical Friday, Shipwreck Rapids runs about 3 min at rope drop, peaks near 16 min around 8 PM, and eases to 16 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 20 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 16 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 4 min, this is the #4 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 3 min). The longest is Rescue Rafter at 5 min.
Typical Shipwreck Rapids wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3 min | 16 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Monday | 3 min | 16 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 3 min | 16 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 3 min | 16 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 16 min 2 PM | 1 min |
| Friday | 3 min | 16 min 8 PM | 16 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 3 min | 20 min 3 PM | 17 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 | 10.9 min | 15,936 |
| September 2026 | 6 min | 16,638 |
| October 2026 | 4.2 min | 732 |
Shipwreck Rapids wait time FAQ
▾When is Shipwreck Rapids shortest?
Shipwreck Rapids is shortest at rope drop (about 3 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 16 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 16 min around 8 PM.
▾Which day is Shipwreck Rapids busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 20 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 16 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Shipwreck Rapids right now?
Shipwreck Rapids 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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