Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 5:50 pm (2.4 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:161.35:102.310:11-0.111:460.36:007:00New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:011.35:442.210:530.06:006:59Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:481.36:162.012:210.311:35 AM0.26:006:59Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:361.36:461.812:540.312:170.36:016:58Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:321.37:151.61:290.31:020.56:016:58First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:461.37:431.42:070.32:000.76:016:57First Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:241.38:201.22:540.33:430.86:026:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:461.59:371.13:530.35:540.86:026:56First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:481.64:520.37:330.86:026:56Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:331.85:450.28:120.76:026:55Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:121.02:082.06:340.18:400.66:036:54Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:091.12:412.17:180.09:060.56:036:54Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:561.23:122.27:59-0.19:350.46:036:53Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:361.23:432.38:37-0.110:050.46:046:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:151.34:152.39:15-0.110:380.36:046:52Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:561.44:482.39:54-0.111:130.36:046:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:391.55:212.210:360.011:480.26:046:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:271.55:542.111:210.26:056:50Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:201.66:281.912:250.212:100.46:056:49Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:211.67:031.71:030.21:070.66:056:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:411.67:441.41:480.22:270.86:066:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:201.78:511.22:440.24:370.96:066:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:451.910:341.13:540.26:390.86:066:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:512.05:050.17:470.66:066:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:422.26:090.18:260.56:076:44Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:081.22:232.37:050.08:570.46:076:44Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:011.32:592.37:54-0.19:270.46:076:43New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:441.43:322.38:38-0.19:560.36:076:42New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:241.54:032.29:180.010:260.36:076:41New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:031.64:332.19:570.010:550.26:086:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon4:421.65:022.010:370.111:250.26:086:39Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:11 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 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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