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 4,537 measured readings.
Best time to ride Bucaneer
On a typical Saturday, Bucaneer runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 5 PM, and eases to 6 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 #43 longest line of 70 tracked rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain (park average 10 min). The longest is Final Destination at 39 min.
Typical Bucaneer wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 6 min | 6 min 5 PM | 6 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 | 7,375 |
| September 2026 | 5.3 min | 4,506 |
Bucaneer wait time FAQ
▾When is Bucaneer shortest?
Bucaneer is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 6 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 5 PM.
▾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 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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