Theme Park Wait Times / Six Flags Magic Mountain / Bucaneer
Bucaneer Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Bucaneer at Six Flags Magic Mountain, built on 8,119 measured readings.
Best time to ride Bucaneer
On a typical Monday, Bucaneer runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 11 AM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 6 min at its midday peak) and Monday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 5 min, this is the #38 longest line of 59 tracked rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain (park average 12 min). The longest is Roaring Rapids at 41 min.
Typical Bucaneer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 6 min 5 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 6 min 6 PM | 5 min |
Bucaneer average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5 min | 6,772 |
| July 2026 | 5.1 min | 7,355 |
| August 2026 | 5 min | 4,703 |
Bucaneer wait time FAQ
▾When is Bucaneer shortest?
Bucaneer is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 11 AM.
▾Which day is Bucaneer busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 6 min midday, while Monday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Bucaneer right now?
Bucaneer is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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