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 3h 00m 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:151.52:061.57:370.07:530.35:246:17Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:411.52:351.77:57-0.18:310.35:246:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:061.43:051.88:18-0.29:090.35:236:17Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:311.33:371.98:41-0.29:500.35:236:18Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:561.24:101.99:05-0.210:330.45:226:18Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:211.14:451.99:29-0.211:200.45:226:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:451.05:241.99:55-0.25:216:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:070.86:061.812:100.410:23 AM-0.15:216:19Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:300.76:571.71:070.510:55 AM0.05:206:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:580.78:011.72:310.511:35 AM0.15:206:20Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:140.69:151.74:210.512:330.25:196:20Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:270.610:161.75:030.42:160.35:196:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:000.811:061.75:300.34:080.35:186:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:011.15:580.15:260.35:186:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:521.56:270.06:330.35:186:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:321.71:381.86:58-0.27:330.35:176:22Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:131.62:222.17:31-0.38:290.35:176:23Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:531.53:052.38:05-0.49:250.35:176:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:321.33:512.48:41-0.510:240.35:166:23New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:111.24:392.49:19-0.511:260.35:166:24New Moon20Sun
21Mon3:531.05:292.410:01-0.45:166:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:400.96:222.212:280.410:45 AM-0.35:166:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:360.77:182.01:340.411:34 AM-0.15:156:25Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:510.78:211.92:560.412:290.15:156:25First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:520.79:251.74:110.31:390.35:156:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:410.810:201.64:590.33:180.45:156:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:511.111:041.55:330.24:460.55:156:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:411.36:000.15:580.55:146:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:191.56:240.06:570.55:146:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:161.31:511.76:47-0.17:460.55:146:28Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:491.22:211.97:12-0.18:280.55:146:28Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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