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 6h 30m 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:581.96:030.92:030.56:425:44Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:451.97:160.83:090.56:425:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:431.89:220.912:460.44:130.56:435:44First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:461.711:041.12:050.55:000.36:445:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:431.74:040.65:380.26:445:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:091.311:34 AM1.65:340.66:150.06:455:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:031.712:231.66:470.66:53-0.16:465:45Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:502.01:111.57:510.57:32-0.26:465:45Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:342.31:581.58:470.48:11-0.36:475:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:182.52:431.49:400.48:51-0.46:475:46Full Moon10Thu
11Fri4:022.63:281.310:340.49:33-0.46:485:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:482.64:141.211:290.410:17-0.36:495:46Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:352.55:041.112:230.46:495:47Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:222.46:001.01:160.46:505:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:102.27:050.92:120.46:505:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:002.08:330.912:430.23:150.46:515:48Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:541.810:261.01:420.44:170.36:515:48Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:521.611:491.23:060.65:060.36:525:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:451.44:480.75:450.26:525:49Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:501.411:32 AM1.36:150.76:190.16:535:50Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:341.612:151.27:250.76:510.06:535:50Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:091.812:581.28:150.67:22-0.16:545:51Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:401.91:381.18:540.57:53-0.16:545:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:102.02:151.19:300.58:24-0.26:555:52New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:402.12:511.110:070.48:56-0.26:555:52New Moon25Fri
26Sat4:122.13:251.110:440.49:28-0.26:565:53New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:462.23:591.011:240.410:00-0.16:565:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:212.14:361.012:030.46:575:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:562.15:171.012:420.46:575:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:312.06:060.91:220.46:575:55Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:081.97:050.92:060.46:585:56Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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