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Sunday, 14 June 2026
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About Tidal Wave
About Tidal Wave
Tidal Wave is Thorpe Park's headline water ride - an 85-foot Shoot the Chute splash boat that has been operating in some form since 2000. Boats hold around 20 riders and produce a wall of water on the splashdown that soaks not just the boats themselves but anyone watching from the bridge. Single drop, no other elements.
Tidal Wave is closed in cold weather, so check the live status before walking over. Queues build dramatically on hot days - often the longest wait in the park during summer. On overcast days waits can drop under 10 minutes. Bring a poncho if you don't want to spend the rest of the day damp.
Tidal Wave has averaged about 17 minutes of wait over recent weeks, and is typically busiest around 13:00 and quietest around 20:00. Over the last two weeks it has been open around 92% of the park's operating hours. It's typically quietest on Thursdays and busiest on Mondays.