Tidal Wave
Super-soaking Water Ride
Experience a super-soaking splash that must be seen to be believed. Plunge 85ft into the waters below on Tidal Wave: an epic Shoot the Chute ride.
A drenching awaits you - and any bystanders not quick enough to escape the wave - on our wet and wild thrill ride.
Ride overview
Located in Amity
80 mph top speed
62.5m in height
Fastrack available
You must be at least 1.4 m to ride
Maximum torso restriction 51 inches
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Be Prepared to get VERY VERY WET
This is no ordinary log flume ride. Tidal Wave is a giant ‘Shoot the Chute’ flume, promising a splash like no other! From a height of 26m the over-sized boats plummet towards the water below. As the boat hits the water, it transfers a force of 88000N - the result: an epic water wave!
For every person that climbs aboard, there’s 215 litres of water awaiting them. That’s 2.7 bathtubs full of water, for every single rider. But there’s still some super soaking water
You don’t even need to be on the ride to get soaked. Brave bystanders can watch the wall of water fly towards them, directly within the splash zone!
Top Tips for Drying Off
There’s no denying it, you will get very wet on Tidal Wave! If it’s a warm day, the water can be refreshing. On a cold day, here are some tips to stay warm!
- There are lockers situated around the park. Why not pack a towel and/or a change of clothes to grab after the ride?
- There are coin-operated warm air dryers around Amity Cove. Step inside to dry off your whole body.
- Take shelter in Amity Fish and Chips and warm yourself up from the inside out with delicious theme park food.
Choose your ticket
Online from
£33
On the day
£55
- Entry to a day of exhilarating fun on the Island Like No Other
- Includes 30 thrilling rides and attractions and live events
- Backed by our Island Return Guarantee
Only
£55
- Pay for a day, visit for a Season
- Enjoy over 30 thrilling rides, attractions and events
- Valid for entry until 1st November 2020 (exclusions apply)
- Enjoy other benefits across 2020, including "Bring A Friend For Less" tickets on selected dates
Only
£85
- All the benefits of the regular Season Pass, plus:
- Unlimited theme park access throughout the summer
- Includes 6 dates of FRIGHT NIGHTS entry
- Car Parking all season long - worth £30!
Online from
£49pp
- Overnight stays include two days of park entry with your 2nd day free!
- Free ride fastrack on your second morning
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast included
Tidal Wave Ride Reviews
“Tidal Wave is the most visually spectacular ride at Thorpe, and is guaranteed to leave riders drenched. [...] The drop is quite breathtaking [...] and the complete wall of water riders experience at the bottom is even more so. Needless to say, riders come off absolutely soaked.”
- Total Thorpe Park
“The sheer atmosphere this ride creates (as well as the more than impressive splash) easily makes this one of the most spectacular water rides in the country!”
- Total Thorpe Park
“You go up and up and up and then suddenly plummet down into a huge pool of water! We got soaked but when the next Tidal Wave riders came down, we stood there and let them soak us!”
- Huffington Post
“Standing near the soak zone of Tidal Wave watching the huge wave come so close to us was great fun.”
- You Need to Visit
Did you know?
- There are 3 million gallons of water waiting for you at the base of our 85ft drop ride.
- Record-breaking ride: when Tidal Wave was built, in 2000, it was the tallest water ride in Europe!
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