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Tidal Wave Bay is a major attraction within the Carolina Harbor water park at Carowinds, located at 14609 Catawba Trce, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA. It is a large, exciting wave pool designed to simulate ocean-like waves, offering a fun and dynamic experience for visitors of all ages looking to cool off and play in the water.
Specific, consistent pool temperatures for Tidal Wave Bay are not publicly advertised. As a large outdoor wave pool within a major water park, its temperature is generally ambient and dependent on the weather conditions during its operating season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviews indicate a mixed experience at the park. Positive aspects highlight it as a nice family-friendly destination, with options for private cabanas, comfortable lounge chairs, and multiple wave pools, often not overly crowded. However, significant negative feedback includes frequent operational issues such as pools being broken down for several hours, unexpected closures due to short weather events with no reopening, and specific attractions like the wave pool being closed on hot days. There's also disappointment with maintenance and management, especially after Cedar Fair took over, leading some to question the value of season passes.
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September 7th, 2025Zackary Mcadams
Nice way to spend the day with the kids. Getting a private cabana is really nice, you get to have your own space, can order food and drinks as needed.
August 10th, 2025Patty Cooper
Clos3d at 3pm because of pop up storm only lasted 10 mins no other rain that day and did not reopen disappointed totally
June 19th, 2022Barbara Mintz
Father's Day with the perfect day to enjoy this family type experience. It was not too crowded, in fact there are two wave pools. There are numerous very comfortable lounge chairs surrounding the pool.
September 3rd, 2023double D ammit
9/3/23. Wave pool is closed today, 90°
July 2nd, 2019Kris Moore
The pools were broke down for the first two hours as they are most of the times we come. I need to stop buying season passes. I thought when cedar fairs took over that they would get better. They haven't
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
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