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Seaworld San Diego crowd calendar

October 2026San Diego, California, United States

Seaworld San Diego is typically moderately busy in October, averaging 36% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 1 Oct at 19%, and the busiest is Sat 17 Oct at 62%.

Best day left in October

Wednesday 7 Oct

October 2026 is typically moderately busy at Seaworld San Diego, averaging 36% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 17 Oct at 62%.

19%crowds
Next bestTue 6 Oct 20%Thu 8 Oct 20%Tue 20 Oct 20%

Seaworld San Diego is quiet today, at around 33% crowd levels, and moderately busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking moderately busy.

This crowd calendar predicts daily crowd levels for Seaworld San Diego through 2026.What the % means

The number is how full the park is: how long the queues run on its main rides in the middle of the day, on one scale for every park (50% is about a 17-minute queue, 70% half an hour, 90% an hour), or, where the park sells dated tickets, the share of its capacity sold if that is higher. The word beside it (Quietest to Busiest) compares the day with this park's own history, so a small park can be at its busiest on a day that is still short queues. The lower the number, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Seaworld San Diego, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
119%Quieter6 min lines233%*QuieterEst.10 min lines10am - 7pm350%*TypicalEst.18 min lines9am - 7pm446%*QuieterEst.15 min lines9am - 7pm
522%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm620%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm719%*QuietestEst.6 min lines10am - 5pm820%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm948%*TypicalEst.17 min lines10am - 7pm1060%*TypicalEst.23 min lines9am - 7pm1156%*TypicalEst.20 min lines9am - 7pm
1235%*QuieterEst.11 min lines10am - 6pm1322%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm1422%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm1522%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm1652%*TypicalEst.19 min lines10am - 7pm1762%*TypicalEst.25 min lines9am - 7pm1857%*TypicalEst.21 min lines10am - 7pm
1923%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2020%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2120%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2220%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2352%*TypicalEst.19 min lines10am - 7pm2460%*TypicalEst.23 min lines9am - 7pm2560%*TypicalEst.23 min lines9am - 7pm
2632%*QuieterEst.10 min lines10am - 5pm2721%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2820%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2922%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm3046%*QuieterEst.15 min lines10am - 7pm3157%*TypicalEst.21 min lines9am - 7pm
  1. Thu1Hours unavailable19%Quieter6 min lines
  2. Fri210am - 7pm33%*Est.Quieter10 min lines
  3. Sat39am - 7pm50%*Est.Typical18 min lines
  4. Sun49am - 7pm46%*Est.Quieter15 min lines
  5. Mon510am - 5pm22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  6. Tue610am - 5pm20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  7. Wed710am - 5pm19%*Est.Quietest6 min lines
  8. Thu810am - 5pm20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  9. Fri910am - 7pm48%*Est.Typical17 min lines
  10. Sat109am - 7pm60%*Est.Typical23 min lines
  11. Sun119am - 7pm56%*Est.Typical20 min lines
  12. Mon1210am - 6pm35%*Est.Quieter11 min lines
  13. Tue1310am - 5pmOctober break22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  14. Wed1410am - 5pmOctober break22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  15. Thu1510am - 5pmOctober break22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  16. Fri1610am - 7pmOctober break52%*Est.Typical19 min lines
  17. Sat179am - 7pmOctober break62%*Est.Typical25 min lines
  18. Sun1810am - 7pm57%*Est.Typical21 min lines
  19. Mon1910am - 5pmAutumn break23%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  20. Tue2010am - 5pmAutumn break20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  21. Wed2110am - 5pmAutumn break20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  22. Thu2210am - 5pmAutumn break20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  23. Fri2310am - 7pmAutumn break52%*Est.Typical19 min lines
  24. Sat249am - 7pmAutumn break60%*Est.Typical23 min lines
  25. Sun259am - 7pmAutumn break60%*Est.Typical23 min lines
  26. Mon2610am - 5pmOctober half-term32%*Est.Quieter10 min lines
  27. Tue2710am - 5pmOctober half-term21%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  28. Wed2810am - 5pmOctober half-term20%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  29. Thu2910am - 5pmOctober half-term22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  30. Fri3010am - 7pmOctober half-term46%*Est.Quieter15 min lines
  31. Sat319am - 7pm57%*Est.Typical21 min lines
Quietest Among the quietest days at this parkQuieter Quieter than a normal day hereTypical A normal day for this parkBusier Busier than a normal day hereBusiest Among the busiest days at this park

Lines at Seaworld San Diego average 7 minutes across 60 recorded days, and 19 minutes on the busiest of them. A high score means busy for this park.

Crowd levels are modelled from this park's own recorded queue times, school and public holidays, day of the week and the weather forecast, and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

Seasonal events at Seaworld San Diego

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

October 2026November 2026December 2026January 2027February 2027March 2027April 2027May 2027June 2027
Thanksgiving week 2026Christmas and New Year 2026Presidents' Day weekend 2027Memorial Day weekend 2027Every school holiday

Frequently asked

How busy is Seaworld San Diego today?

Seaworld San Diego is predicted to be quiet today, at around 33% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Seaworld San Diego be tomorrow?

Seaworld San Diego is predicted to be moderately busy tomorrow, at around 50% crowd levels.

Is Seaworld San Diego busy this weekend?

This weekend Seaworld San Diego is looking moderately busy, at around 48% crowd levels on average.

When is the quietest day to visit Seaworld San Diego in October 2026?

Thursday 1st is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Seaworld San Diego in October 2026, at around 19% crowd levels.

When is Seaworld San Diego busiest in October 2026?

Saturday 17th is predicted to be the busiest day at Seaworld San Diego in October 2026, at around 62% crowd levels.

How busy is Seaworld San Diego in October 2026?

On average, Seaworld San Diego is quiet in October 2026 - around 36% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Seaworld San Diego busier on weekends?

Yes - Seaworld San Diego is typically busier at weekends than midweek in October 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Seaworld San Diego?

The best time to visit Seaworld San Diego is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 1st is the quietest in October 2026 (about 19%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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