Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 10:34 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:291.24:462.29:37-0.411:220.35:256:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:111.15:362.210:20-0.35:246:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:001.06:282.112:200.311:07 AM-0.25:246:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:590.97:261.91:220.411:59 AM-0.15:236:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:190.88:331.82:380.41:010.15:226:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:160.89:411.73:540.32:250.35:226:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat10:521.010:391.64:500.24:040.45:216:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:011.35:330.15:260.45:216:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:541.56:090.06:350.45:206:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:121.41:351.76:41-0.17:300.45:206:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:521.32:111.97:11-0.28:160.45:206:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:281.32:452.07:41-0.28:570.45:196:20Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:011.23:182.08:10-0.39:380.35:196:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:341.13:512.18:40-0.310:200.35:186:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:071.04:272.09:11-0.211:030.35:186:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:401.05:042.09:44-0.211:460.45:186:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:150.95:421.910:17-0.15:176:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:550.86:221.812:300.410:52 AM0.05:176:23Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:410.87:051.71:180.411:30 AM0.15:166:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:440.77:541.62:150.412:130.35:166:24Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:270.78:511.53:160.41:150.45:166:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:150.99:461.44:060.33:030.55:166:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon11:221.110:361.44:460.24:390.65:156:25Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:151.45:220.15:540.55:156:25Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:001.75:57-0.16:590.55:156:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:101.31:432.06:35-0.27:540.45:156:26Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:571.32:242.27:14-0.38:450.45:156:26Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:441.23:062.37:54-0.49:350.35:146:27New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:291.23:502.48:36-0.510:280.35:146:27New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:151.14:372.49:20-0.411:210.35:146:28New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:051.15:242.410:07-0.35:146:28Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:51 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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