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 6h 17m 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 - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:511.24:132.58:56-0.410:550.35:487:06New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:381.14:562.59:39-0.311:430.35:497:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:261.15:392.410:23-0.25:497:06Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:171.16:202.212:270.311:09 AM-0.15:497:06Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:111.06:592.11:100.311:54 AM0.15:507:06Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:101.07:371.91:530.312:400.35:507:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:251.08:171.72:400.31:310.55:507:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:031.19:021.53:310.32:430.75:517:06First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:281.29:541.34:200.24:270.85:517:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:331.45:040.26:040.85:527:06First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:211.65:440.17:250.75:527:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:591.86:230.08:170.65:527:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:311.12:321.97:010.08:550.65:537:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:211.13:032.17:38-0.19:290.55:537:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:051.13:352.28:14-0.210:040.55:537:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:451.14:082.28:50-0.210:400.45:547:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:231.14:422.39:26-0.211:180.45:547:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat4:031.15:172.310:02-0.111:550.45:547:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:461.15:522.210:41-0.15:557:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:341.26:272.112:320.311:23 AM0.15:557:04Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:301.27:032.01:100.312:090.25:567:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:361.27:421.81:520.31:030.45:567:04Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:061.38:291.62:410.22:170.75:567:04Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:431.59:311.43:360.24:130.85:577:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:011.74:340.16:040.85:577:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:042.05:280.07:320.75:577:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:552.26:21-0.18:290.65:587:02Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:581.22:392.47:13-0.29:130.55:587:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:571.23:192.48:01-0.29:530.45:587:01New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:461.23:572.58:45-0.310:320.35:597:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:311.34:342.49:28-0.211:090.35:597:00New Moon31Fri
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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