Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : 9:05 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 3:10 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:321.16:060.25:590.45:246:17Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:051.41:091.36:330.16:510.45:246:17Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:411.41:401.56:590.07:340.35:236:17Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:141.32:111.77:26-0.18:130.35:236:18Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:451.32:421.87:53-0.28:500.35:226:18New Moon5Sun
6Mon2:161.33:141.98:21-0.29:290.35:226:18New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:451.23:482.08:50-0.210:110.35:216:19New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:161.14:252.09:21-0.210:560.35:216:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:471.15:042.09:53-0.211:440.45:206:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:231.05:471.910:30-0.25:206:20Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:060.96:341.912:340.411:11 AM-0.15:196:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:020.87:271.81:320.411:59 AM0.15:196:21Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:270.88:321.72:430.41:010.25:186:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:270.99:381.73:520.32:330.45:186:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:541.110:371.64:440.24:130.45:186:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:001.45:280.05:330.45:176:22Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:541.76:08-0.16:420.45:176:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:201.51:411.96:47-0.27:420.35:176:23Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:071.52:242.17:25-0.38:340.35:166:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:511.43:062.38:03-0.49:250.35:166:24Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:331.33:482.38:40-0.410:160.35:166:24Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:141.24:312.39:18-0.311:070.35:166:25Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:551.15:142.29:58-0.311:560.35:156:25Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:401.05:572.110:39-0.15:156:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:300.96:401.912:450.311:21 AM0.05:156:26Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:270.87:261.71:360.312:050.25:156:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:450.88:191.62:360.312:560.45:156:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:390.89:171.43:370.32:140.55:146:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed11:041.010:101.44:260.23:570.65:146:27Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:021.25:050.25:200.65:146:28Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:461.45:390.16:270.65:146:28Waning Crescent31Fri
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 6:07 am — 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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