Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 7h 38m at 4:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:11 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:080.86:090.44:550.26:176:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:101.712:271.06:580.26:100.16:166:38Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:021.81:251.27:340.17:110.16:156:38Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:451.82:101.58:060.08:020.06:146:38Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:221.82:501.68:36-0.18:470.06:146:39New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:561.73:281.89:05-0.29:300.16:136:39New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:271.64:041.89:35-0.210:120.16:126:39New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:581.54:421.910:05-0.210:550.26:116:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:281.45:201.810:36-0.211:400.36:106:40Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:581.25:591.811:07-0.16:106:40Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:281.16:411.712:260.311:39 AM-0.16:096:40Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:590.97:291.51:160.412:130.06:086:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:340.88:341.42:220.512:520.26:076:41First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:390.79:591.44:150.51:490.36:066:41First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:210.711:091.45:460.43:320.36:066:41First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:470.86:270.35:030.36:056:42First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:011.412:411.06:540.26:070.36:046:42Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:441.51:231.27:180.17:010.26:036:42Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:201.52:001.47:430.07:470.26:036:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:541.62:361.68:10-0.18:310.16:026:43Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:271.63:121.88:39-0.29:140.16:016:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:001.53:512.09:09-0.310:000.16:006:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun3:341.44:322.19:43-0.310:490.26:006:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon4:091.35:182.110:19-0.311:420.25:596:44Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:481.26:062.110:58-0.35:586:45Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:311.17:002.012:390.311:42 AM-0.25:586:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:220.98:001.91:420.412:31-0.15:576:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:340.89:141.83:010.41:300.15:566:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:310.810:271.74:280.32:570.35:566:46Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:170.911:281.75:320.24:380.35:556:46Third Quarter30Sun
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 8:58 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Kailua Kona, HI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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