Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 11:19 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:37 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:061.46:290.16:430.45:246:17Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:261.31:381.66:510.07:290.45:246:17Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:571.32:091.77:15-0.18:100.45:236:17Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:281.22:391.97:40-0.28:480.35:236:18Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:571.23:111.98:06-0.29:280.35:226:18Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:261.13:442.08:33-0.210:100.45:226:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:551.04:202.09:02-0.310:550.45:216:19Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:241.04:592.09:32-0.211:420.45:216:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:550.95:411.910:06-0.25:206:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:310.86:261.912:310.410:43 AM-0.15:206:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:200.87:161.81:260.411:27 AM0.05:196:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:340.78:141.72:320.412:220.15:196:21Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:330.89:161.73:360.31:400.35:186:21Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:211.010:121.64:250.23:300.45:186:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:331.311:021.65:050.15:020.55:186:22Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:321.65:42-0.16:190.55:176:22Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:221.96:20-0.27:260.45:176:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:391.42:072.26:59-0.48:240.45:176:23Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:251.32:502.37:38-0.49:180.35:166:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:101.23:342.48:17-0.510:120.35:166:24New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:531.14:192.48:58-0.411:070.35:166:24New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:371.05:052.39:40-0.411:590.35:166:25Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:250.95:502.210:25-0.25:156:25Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:190.86:352.012:490.311:11 AM-0.15:156:25Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:200.87:211.81:410.311:59 AM0.15:156:26Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:390.88:101.62:390.312:520.35:156:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:300.99:021.53:350.32:030.55:156:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:561.09:511.44:200.23:430.65:146:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:581.310:341.24:550.15:110.75:146:27First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:441.55:270.16:260.65:146:28Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:211.75:580.07:240.65:146:28Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). This places Kailua Kona, HI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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