Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kailua Kona, HI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kailua Kona, HI.
Next low tide : 7:18 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 54m at 12:41 pm (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617846
Common Questions About Tides

Kailua Kona, HI Tides - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:351.41:582.07:230.28:140.26:146:12Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:151.72:272.08:080.28:390.16:156:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:531.92:562.08:520.29:060.06:156:10Full Moon3Wed
4Thu3:342.13:251.89:380.39:36-0.16:156:09Full Moon4Thu
5Fri4:162.33:561.710:280.410:08-0.26:156:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat5:032.34:271.511:230.510:44-0.26:166:08Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:542.34:591.312:250.66:166:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:512.25:331.11:370.76:166:06Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:002.16:160.912:110.03:370.86:166:05Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed9:282.08:260.81:080.25:500.76:176:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu10:512.011:040.92:330.36:330.56:176:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri11:522.04:220.47:000.46:176:03Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:211.212:392.05:440.47:230.36:176:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:141.41:161.96:460.47:450.26:186:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:551.61:471.87:380.48:060.16:186:00Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:311.82:141.88:210.48:270.06:186:00New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:032.02:391.79:010.48:490.06:195:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:352.13:041.59:400.59:130.06:195:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:082.23:291.410:210.59:370.06:195:57New Moon19Fri
20Sat4:422.23:531.311:040.510:030.06:205:57Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:182.14:171.211:500.610:300.06:205:56Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:582.04:381.112:400.76:205:55Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:441.94:551.01:400.76:215:55Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:391.84:590.93:270.76:215:54First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:541.712:140.36:225:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:111.710:230.81:170.45:590.66:225:53First Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:061.811:421.03:180.56:130.56:225:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:481.84:560.56:330.36:235:52Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:341.312:261.86:040.56:570.26:235:51Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:191.61:031.87:040.57:240.06:245:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:011.91:391.77:580.47:53-0.16:245:50Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Kailua Kona, HI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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