Zephyr queue times
Zephyr at Carowinds averages 4 minutes.
Zephyr queue times, day by day
Zephyr over recent weeks
Typical waits from this ride's own recorded readings
Zephyr has averaged about 4 minutes of queue across its recorded readings. Pick a date below to see that day minute by minute.
Best time to ride Zephyr
Zephyr through the year
All-time average by month
From this ride's own recorded readings · minutes
Queue times are the figures Carowinds publishes for this ride, recorded every few minutes through the park's own opening hours. The hourly pattern is this ride's own last 28 days; the day-by-day rail is its last 14 days. Uptime is the share of the park's operating minutes the ride was running.
About Zephyr
Zephyr is one of 36 rides tracked at Carowinds, 31st longest of 36 by usual wait. It queues about 4 minutes on a typical day, shorter than the 8-minute park average.
Zephyr has averaged about 4 minutes of wait over recent weeks.
Frequently asked
What's the current wait time for Zephyr?
The live wait time for Zephyr at Carowinds is shown at the top of this page and refreshed directly from the park's own ride system. Check live Zephyr queue times.
Is Zephyr open right now?
The live status badge at the top of this page shows whether Zephyr is open or closed right now - it updates automatically from Carowinds's own ride system. You can also see the live status of every ride at Carowinds.
What's the best time of day to ride Zephyr?
For most rides the queue is shortest in the first hour after the park opens and the last hour before it closes, with midday through mid-afternoon the busiest window. The hour-by-hour heatmap on this page shows Zephyr's specific pattern once a few days of data have been recorded.
How long is the queue for Zephyr usually?
Over recent weeks, Zephyr has averaged about 4 minutes. Wait times usually build through the morning, peak from midday to mid-afternoon, then ease off before close. Weekends and school holidays run noticeably longer than quiet weekdays. This page shows today's live wait time, the day's average, hourly breakdowns and the full history of peak queues for Zephyr at Carowinds.
Is Zephyr often closed or broken down?
We track Zephyr's uptime and downtime automatically - see the "Reliability" and "Downtime History" panels on this page for its full record over the last 30 days, including any current closures and how long they've lasted.
Where can I find Zephyr at Carowinds?
Zephyr is at Carowinds - see the park map and full ride list for its exact location. The Carowinds page also shows which rides nearby have the shortest queues right now.
Can I get queue time alerts for Zephyr?
Yes - create a free alert and we'll notify you when Zephyr's wait time drops below your chosen threshold (for example, "tell me when Zephyr is under 20 minutes"). Great for timing your sprint from across the park.