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The Winds Wait Times
Waterpark Slide · 48" minimum height · Six Flags Great Adventure
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Winds at Six Flags Great Adventure, built on 4,980 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride The Winds
On a typical Monday, The Winds runs about 17 min at rope drop, peaks near 38 min around 6 PM, and eases to 28 min by close. Across the week, Monday is the worst day (about 38 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 13 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 22 min, this is the #16 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 The Winds wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 36 min 7 PM | 31 min |
| Monday · busiest | 17 min | 38 min 6 PM | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 13 min 4 PM | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 10 min | 25 min 4 PM | 10 min |
| Thursday | 16 min | 23 min 2 PM | 14 min |
| Friday | 18 min | 30 min 3 PM | 19 min |
| Saturday | 15 min | 22 min 3 PM | 21 min |
The Winds average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 23.1 min | 2,658 |
| July 2026 | 19.1 min | 3,299 |
| August 2026 | 22.5 min | 3,668 |
The Winds wait time FAQ
▾When is The Winds shortest?
The Winds is shortest at rope drop (about 17 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 28 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 38 min around 6 PM.
▾Which day is The Winds busiest?
Monday runs the longest lines, peaking around 38 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 13 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for The Winds right now?
The Winds is at 30 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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