Six Flags Great America · Operating · 2021
Tsunami Surge
86 ft · 45 mph
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A Premier Rides launched water coaster with LSM launches and splashdown elements on the main park footprint (distinct from Hurricane Harbor slides).
Specifications
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Ride profile
Scaled against Six Flags Great America's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
86 ft
#13 of 17 at Six Flags Great America
Ride experience
- Launch
- Premier Rides
- Steel
- Water Coaster
Ride details
Min height
4'
Specs from sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Tsunami Surge.
Timeline
2021
Tsunami Surge opens
Premier Rides launched water coaster debuts with multiple LSM launches and splashdown elements.
Background
Tsunami Surge brought Premier Rides’ launched water-coaster format to Six Flags Great America’s main park footprint in 2021 — LSM launches and a tall spike mixed with splashdown moments.
It sits apart from Hurricane Harbor’s slide complexes: a coaster first, with water as part of the experience rather than a pure waterpark attraction. Guests should expect both launch intensity and a wet finale when the park runs it in warm weather.
History primarily sourced from sixflags.com. See also our data policy.
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Sources & official links
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- Six Flags Great America — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Great America on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourcesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Premier Rides — manufacturerpremier-rides.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hero photo (Six Flags Great America · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- History & background sourcesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
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