Theme Park Wait Times / Seaworld San Diego / Tentacle Twirl
Tentacle Twirl Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tentacle Twirl at Seaworld San Diego, built on 16,228 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–6pm
Best time to ride Tentacle Twirl
On a typical Monday, Tentacle Twirl runs about 4 min at rope drop, peaks near 23 min around 2 PM, and eases to 14 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 26 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 13 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 10 min, this is the #5 longest line of 14 tracked rides at Seaworld San Diego (park average 9 min). The longest is Manta at 18 min.
Typical Tentacle Twirl wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8 min | 20 min 2 PM | 10 min |
| Monday | 4 min | 23 min 2 PM | 14 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 4 min | 26 min 12 PM | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 8 min | 13 min 2 PM | 4 min |
| Thursday | 3 min | 16 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Friday | 4 min | 23 min 2 PM | 10 min |
| Saturday | 7 min | 20 min 2 PM | 13 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 | 10.3 min | 10,098 |
Tentacle Twirl wait time FAQ
▾When is Tentacle Twirl shortest?
Tentacle Twirl is shortest at rope drop (about 4 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 14 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 23 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Tentacle Twirl busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 26 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 13 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Tentacle Twirl right now?
Tentacle Twirl is at 15 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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