Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 4:24 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Apr 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:341.81:451.28:060.17:250.05:476:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:031.82:181.38:240.08:040.05:466:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:281.72:491.58:430.08:410.05:456:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:511.73:201.69:04-0.19:170.15:446:09Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:151.63:531.79:26-0.19:540.25:446:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:381.44:271.79:49-0.110:340.25:436:09Full Moon6Fri
7Sat4:001.35:021.710:12-0.111:170.35:426:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:201.15:401.710:35-0.15:416:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:381.06:231.612:030.410:59 AM0.05:406:10Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:490.97:191.512:590.511:25 AM0.05:396:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:420.78:471.52:420.611:59 AM0.15:396:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:171.512:570.25:386:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:400.511:201.67:100.43:120.25:376:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat11:200.76:420.34:480.25:366:11Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:071.712:190.96:570.25:540.15:356:11Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:481.81:061.27:180.16:500.05:356:12Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:241.91:491.57:44-0.17:410.05:346:12Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:581.82:311.88:13-0.28:310.05:336:12New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:321.83:142.08:43-0.39:210.15:326:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:051.64:002.29:15-0.410:160.25:326:13New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:401.44:482.29:50-0.411:150.35:316:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:151.25:402.210:27-0.45:306:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:511.06:362.112:190.411:07 AM-0.35:306:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:320.87:421.91:360.511:52 AM-0.15:296:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:290.69:051.83:410.512:450.05:286:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:020.510:231.75:250.42:090.25:286:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:060.711:231.76:100.34:000.35:276:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:140.96:380.25:200.35:266:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:091.61:001.16:590.16:220.35:266:16Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:461.61:351.47:180.07:110.35:256:16Waxing Gibbous30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (1617846)

Common Questions About Kailua Kona, HI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kailua Kona, HI today?

Slack tide in Kailua Kona, HI is approximately 5:04 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Kailua Kona, HI?

Kailua Kona, HI is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Kailua Kona, HI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Kailua Kona, HI?

Tide predictions for Kailua Kona, HI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Kailua Kona, HI?

Tide data for Kailua Kona, HI is sourced from NOAA Station #1617846. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=1617846.

What is the moon phase in Kailua Kona, HI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kailua Kona, HI is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Kailua Kona, HI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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