Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Operating
Tsunami Surge
Water coaster · Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Photo: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Official park / manufacturer media
A towering ProSlide water coaster with multiple hills — marketed as one of the world’s tallest when it opened in Gurnee.
At a glance
Key facts for Tsunami Surge.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Water coaster
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Tsunami Surge.
Ride profile
Water ride · Water coaster
- thrill
- water
- water-coaster
Experience
Water coaster
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Tsunami Surge.
Timeline
Tsunami Surge operating
Background
Tsunami Surge is Hurricane Harbor Chicago’s water-coaster headliner — a long climb, several airtime hills, and a splashy finale that redefined the park’s thrill stack.
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Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Tsunami Surge — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Hurricane Harbor Chicago rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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General park-visit tip
Planning a theme park day
Arrive with a short list, a break plan, and realistic walk times — especially at large regional parks.
General park-visit tip
What to bring on a park day
A short packing list that protects your phone, comfort, and ride time — without turning you into a walking luggage cart.
General park-visit tip
Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.