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Best Time to Cross Tecate

BEST DAY TO CROSS
Friday ~58m
Typical wait around midday (6 AM–2 PM).
Live times Hourly chart
Avoid: Sunday in the afternoon — up to ~3h 51m
Every day BEST TO WORST
  1. Friday The best
    ~58m Heavy. Midday spikes.
  2. Thursday #2
    ~1h 2m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  3. Monday #3
    ~1h 3m Heavy. Midday spikes.
  4. Sunday #4
    ~1h 3m Heavy. Midday spikes.
  5. Wednesday #5
    ~1h 8m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  6. Tuesday #6
    ~1h 13m Middling, but swingy in the afternoon.
  7. Saturday The worst
    ~1h 17m The worst of the week. Avoid 10 AM–2 PM.

Historical reference · CBP

Week of Labor Day 2025

General lane · Aug 29–Sep 4

  1. 3 days before
    Average
    41m
    Range
    5m–1h 15m

    16/24 h

  2. 2 days before
    Average
    45m
    Range
    25m–1h

    16/24 h

  3. 1 day before
    Average
    1h 23m
    Range
    1h–2h

    16/24 h

  4. Holiday
    Average
    1h 33m
    Range
    1h–2h 40m

    16/24 h

  5. 1 day after
    Average
    58m
    Range
    20m–1h 30m

    16/24 h

  6. 2 days after
    Average
    58m
    Range
    40m–1h 15m

    16/24 h

  7. 3 days after
    Average
    1h 9m
    Range
    1h–1h 30m

    16/24 h

Source: CBP · Labor Day 2025 · General lane.

A single week for reference; this is not a forecast.

General lane · CBP's official hourly statistics (last 15 days). Closed hours don't count.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to cross Tecate?
Typically Friday at 9:00 AM, with an average wait of ≈58m in the general lane. The number comes from CBP's official hourly statistics and refreshes daily.
What is the worst time to cross Tecate?
The heaviest point of the week is usually Sunday at 6:00 PM, with a typical wait of ≈3h 51m. Check the live wait times before you leave — any given day can behave differently from the typical pattern.
Where does this data come from and how reliable is it?
From CBP's official hourly statistics for Tecate: we take the most recent typical pattern for each weekday (the averages are CBP's), so it reflects the usual behavior, not a forecast. Any given day can vary with weather, holidays or operations — so check the live wait times before you leave.
Is the best time the same for every lane?
This page summarizes the General lane, the line most people use. Trusted lanes (SENTRI or NEXUS, and Ready Lane where available) usually move at their own pace; compare them live on the Tecate page.