Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : 11:37 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 5:09 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:042.03:531.310:270.29:47-0.16:295:46New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:312.04:321.310:570.110:240.06:285:46Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:581.95:161.311:270.111:040.26:285:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:251.76:061.411:590.011:480.46:285:48Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:511.67:061.412:350.06:275:48Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:201.48:321.412:430.61:180.06:275:49First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:541.210:141.52:150.72:180.06:265:49First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:041.011:341.74:440.73:360.06:265:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:150.96:370.64:50-0.16:265:50Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:361.911:44 AM0.97:260.55:55-0.26:255:51Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:242.112:531.18:010.36:53-0.36:255:51Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:042.21:471.28:340.27:43-0.36:245:52Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:412.32:341.49:060.18:29-0.36:245:52Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:162.23:181.59:390.09:13-0.26:235:53Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:502.14:021.510:130.09:57-0.16:225:53Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:222.04:471.610:46-0.110:420.06:225:54Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:531.85:321.511:18-0.111:260.26:215:54Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:211.66:201.511:510.06:215:54Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:461.47:151.412:120.412:230.06:205:55Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:071.28:341.31:040.612:590.16:195:55Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:191.010:171.32:300.71:480.26:195:56Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:391.43:110.26:185:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:560.77:450.64:360.26:175:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:341.511:33 AM0.87:400.55:400.16:175:57Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:131.612:330.97:500.46:300.06:165:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:431.71:171.08:060.37:12-0.16:155:58Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:101.81:541.28:270.27:50-0.16:155:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:361.92:291.38:500.18:25-0.16:145:58New Moon28Mon
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 8:23 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 6% 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 (6% 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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