Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : 11:34 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 5:49 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:211.91:241.08:500.47:33-0.26:586:16Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:542.02:101.09:200.48:13-0.36:586:17Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:262.12:511.19:510.38:53-0.36:586:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:002.23:311.210:250.29:32-0.36:576:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:342.24:141.311:010.210:13-0.36:576:18New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:092.25:001.311:370.110:57-0.16:566:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:442.15:511.312:140.16:566:19Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:201.96:481.312:530.16:566:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:551.77:561.312:350.21:350.06:556:20Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:331.59:301.41:360.52:240.16:556:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:211.211:091.53:140.73:260.06:546:21First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:431.05:320.74:360.06:546:22First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:271.711:16 AM0.97:250.65:410.06:536:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:261.912:350.98:170.56:40-0.16:536:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:112.01:361.08:520.37:32-0.26:526:23Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:482.12:241.19:210.38:16-0.26:516:24Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:212.13:041.29:500.28:57-0.26:516:24Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:522.13:411.310:180.19:35-0.26:506:25Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:222.04:181.310:470.110:12-0.16:506:25Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:511.94:561.311:160.110:500.06:496:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:191.85:351.311:450.111:280.16:486:26Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:461.76:151.312:130.16:486:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:101.57:001.312:060.212:410.16:476:27Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:321.37:571.212:480.41:110.16:466:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:511.19:271.21:400.61:480.26:466:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:070.911:071.33:230.72:440.26:456:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:090.26:446:28Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:201.410:54 AM0.77:440.65:230.16:436:29Third Quarter28Sat
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 8:41 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 16% 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 (16% 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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