Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Tentacle Twirl
Tentacle Twirl Wait Times
Rides · 48" minimum height · Seaworld San Diego
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tentacle Twirl at Seaworld San Diego, built on 18,777 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–7pm
Best time to ride Tentacle Twirl
On a typical Thursday, Tentacle Twirl runs about 2 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 3 PM, and eases to 2 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 11 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 4 min, this is the #5 longest line of 12 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 3 min). The longest is Rescue Rafter at 5 min.
Typical Tentacle Twirl wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 min | 9 min 4 PM | 6 min |
| Monday | 4 min | 6 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 4 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 4 min | 5 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 2 min | 5 min 3 PM | 2 min |
| Friday | 4 min | 6 min 2 PM | 6 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 11 min 2 PM | 9 min |
Tentacle Twirl average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 20.2 min | 6,631 |
| July 2026 | 15.6 min | 11,743 |
| August 2026 | 8.8 min | 18,525 |
| September 2026 | 5.4 min | 18,720 |
| October 2026 | 3.6 min | 732 |
Tentacle Twirl wait time FAQ
▾When is Tentacle Twirl shortest?
Tentacle Twirl is shortest at rope drop (about 2 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 2 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Tentacle Twirl busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 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 Tentacle Twirl right now?
Tentacle Twirl 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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