Theme Park Wait Times / Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles / Lightning Falls
Lightning Falls Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Lightning Falls at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, built on 4,958 measured readings.
Best time to ride Lightning Falls
On a typical Monday, Lightning Falls runs about 9 min at rope drop, peaks near 10 min around 5 PM, and eases to 8 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 19 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 10 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 13 min, this is the #5 longest line of 9 tracked rides at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles (park average 14 min). The longest is Tornado at 21 min.
Typical Lightning Falls wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 7 min | 23 min 7 PM | 18 min |
| Monday | 9 min | 10 min 5 PM | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 17 min 7 PM | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 10 min | 12 min 9 PM | 12 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 11 min 5 PM | 8 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 13 min 8 PM | 8 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 8 min | 19 min 6 PM | 11 min |
Lightning Falls average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 13.8 min | 3,701 |
| August 2026 | 13.2 min | 2,526 |
Lightning Falls wait time FAQ
▾When is Lightning Falls shortest?
Lightning Falls is shortest at rope drop (about 9 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 8 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 10 min around 5 PM.
▾Which day is Lightning Falls busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 19 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 10 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Lightning Falls right now?
Lightning Falls 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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