Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 27m at 12:22 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:502.15:470.37:220.46:146:12Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:581.41:352.26:490.27:570.26:146:11Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:491.72:152.27:440.18:310.16:156:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu2:351.92:532.28:340.19:050.06:156:10Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:192.13:292.19:220.19:39-0.16:156:09Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:032.24:051.910:110.210:15-0.16:156:08Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:482.24:411.711:020.310:52-0.16:166:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:352.25:181.511:560.411:290.06:166:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:242.15:551.312:520.66:166:05Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:182.06:361.112:090.11:590.76:166:05Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:231.87:361.012:510.23:450.76:176:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:491.79:530.91:450.45:390.66:176:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:061.711:371.03:140.56:340.56:176:02Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:031.74:500.57:040.56:186:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:371.212:461.75:590.57:260.46:186:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:191.31:211.86:510.47:470.36:186:00Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:521.51:511.87:350.48:080.26:195:59Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:231.72:191.88:130.38:310.16:195:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:541.82:461.78:490.38:550.16:195:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:251.93:121.79:250.39:210.06:205:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun3:582.03:391.610:040.49:470.06:205:56New Moon21Sun
22Mon4:332.14:071.510:450.410:160.06:205:56New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:112.14:351.411:310.510:470.06:215:55Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:532.05:071.312:210.66:215:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:412.05:451.11:190.66:225:54Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:381.96:401.012:030.22:350.76:225:53First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:521.98:260.912:560.34:120.66:225:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun10:111.910:391.02:160.45:210.56:235:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:161.911:571.34:060.56:070.46:235:51First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:091.95:310.46:460.26:245:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:571.512:572.06:390.47:220.16:245:50Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:38 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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