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Tornado Wait Times
Waterpark Slide · 48" minimum height · Six Flags Magic Mountain
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Tornado at Six Flags Magic Mountain, built on 325 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–1am
Best time to ride Tornado
On a typical Saturday, Tornado runs about 11 min at rope drop, peaks near 28 min around 3 PM, and eases to 11 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 28 min at its midday peak) and Saturday the calmest (about 28 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical Tornado wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday · busiest | 11 min | 28 min 3 PM | 11 min |
Tornado average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 23.6 min | 6,238 |
| July 2026 | 21.6 min | 5,905 |
| August 2026 | 20.8 min | 4,234 |
| September 2026 | 16.4 min | 325 |
Tornado wait time FAQ
▾When is Tornado shortest?
Tornado is shortest at rope drop (about 11 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 11 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 28 min around 3 PM.
▾Which day is Tornado busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 28 min midday, while Saturday is the calmest at about 28 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Tornado right now?
Tornado 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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