Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 12:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:49 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:231.43:402.48:34-0.410:040.35:446:59New Moon1Mon
2Tue3:061.34:252.59:14-0.411:010.35:446:59New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:501.25:122.49:55-0.411:580.35:446:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:371.05:592.310:38-0.35:447:00Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:290.96:472.212:530.311:24 AM-0.25:447:00Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:270.97:362.01:490.312:130.05:447:01Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:380.88:291.82:510.31:040.25:447:01First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:220.89:261.73:570.32:080.45:447:01First Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:021.010:201.54:500.23:400.55:447:02First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:131.25:310.25:110.65:447:02First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:051.46:050.16:270.65:447:02Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:441.66:350.07:290.65:447:03Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:301.22:171.77:04-0.18:180.55:447:03Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:091.22:481.97:33-0.18:590.55:447:03Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:471.13:192.08:03-0.29:380.55:457:03Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:241.13:512.18:34-0.210:190.45:457:04Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:581.14:252.19:05-0.211:010.45:457:04Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:331.05:012.19:37-0.211:440.45:457:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:091.05:382.110:11-0.25:457:04Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:480.96:172.112:260.410:47 AM-0.15:457:05Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:350.96:562.01:090.411:27 AM0.05:467:05Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:330.97:381.91:540.412:120.25:467:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:500.98:261.82:450.31:070.35:467:05Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:351.09:221.73:400.32:270.55:467:05Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:061.210:201.64:310.24:170.65:477:06Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:161.55:170.05:520.75:477:06Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:141.86:01-0.17:130.65:477:06Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:121.42:032.16:45-0.28:190.55:487:06Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:081.32:482.37:29-0.39:140.55:487:06Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:021.23:312.58:12-0.410:050.45:487:06New Moon30Tue
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 3:10 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 9% 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 (9% 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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