Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 6:55 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:361.94:590.27:130.66:086:39Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:252.16:040.17:530.56:086:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:571.32:082.37:010.08:290.46:086:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:531.52:472.47:53-0.19:050.26:096:36Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:411.63:252.48:41-0.19:410.16:096:36Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:281.84:022.49:29-0.110:180.16:096:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:141.94:392.210:170.010:560.06:096:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:032.05:172.011:070.211:350.06:096:33Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:541.95:531.812:000.36:106:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:481.96:301.512:140.112:560.56:106:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:511.87:081.312:550.12:050.76:106:30Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:141.78:031.11:420.24:010.86:106:29Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:491.710:011.02:440.36:160.76:106:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:021.84:100.47:200.66:116:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:571.85:260.37:500.56:116:27Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:441.11:361.96:260.38:110.56:116:26Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:291.32:071.97:130.28:300.46:116:25Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:051.42:342.07:530.28:500.36:116:24Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:371.53:002.08:280.29:130.36:126:23New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:081.63:251.99:030.29:370.26:126:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:401.73:501.99:370.210:020.26:126:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:131.84:161.810:120.310:290.26:126:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:481.84:411.710:500.310:560.16:126:19Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:251.85:071.611:300.411:250.26:136:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:061.85:321.412:160.66:136:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:551.76:011.31:100.76:136:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:591.76:391.112:340.22:310.86:136:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:301.78:011.01:250.34:340.86:146:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:551.810:311.02:510.45:560.76:146:14First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:581.911:551.24:320.36:440.56:146:13First 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 10:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 25% 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 Waxing Crescent (25% 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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