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Big Wave Racer Wait Times

Waterpark Slide · 42" minimum height · Six Flags Great Adventure

Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Big Wave Racer at Six Flags Great Adventure, built on 4,248 measured readings.

Currently closed · opens today 10am · usually ~5 min at rope drop

Park hours today: 10am–8pm

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Best time to ride Big Wave Racer

On a typical Monday, Big Wave Racer runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 37 min around 1 PM, and eases to 25 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 37 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 14 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.

Averaging 22 min, this is the #17 longest line of 52 tracked rides at Six Flags Great Adventure (park average 17 min). The longest is THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity at 48 min.

Typical Big Wave Racer wait by day

DayRope DropMidday PeakLate Night
Sunday21 min39 min 7 PM33 min
Monday · busiest5 min37 min 1 PM25 min
Tuesday18 min23 min 4 PM19 min
Wednesday30 min30 min 12 PM10 min
Thursday9 min14 min 4 PM12 min
Friday20 min26 min 9 PM26 min
Saturday11 min25 min 9 PM25 min

Big Wave Racer average wait by month

10 to 22 min monthly range
MonthAvg WaitReadings
June 202610.4 min1,621
July 202617.7 min2,523
August 202622.1 min2,968

Big Wave Racer wait time FAQ

▾When is Big Wave Racer shortest?

Big Wave Racer is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 25 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 37 min around 1 PM.

▾Which day is Big Wave Racer busiest?

Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 37 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 14 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.

▾What is the wait for Big Wave Racer right now?

Big Wave Racer 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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Based on 4,248 measured readings, updated continuously · How we measure

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