Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : 8:44 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 12:13 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617433
Common Questions About Tides

Kawaihae, HI Tides - Dec 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:482.63:300.810:590.38:50-0.16:125:12New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:212.54:060.711:400.39:210.06:125:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:552.54:430.712:210.36:135:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:312.45:220.61:030.36:145:13Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:102.26:120.61:490.36:145:13Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:522.17:280.62:380.36:155:13Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:382.09:160.73:250.36:155:13First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:271.810:431.012:520.64:070.26:165:14First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:191.711:371.22:300.84:430.26:175:14First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:131.54:250.95:150.16:175:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:181.611:08 AM1.46:020.85:460.06:185:15Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:561.912:021.27:160.66:19-0.26:195:15Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:352.212:561.18:170.56:54-0.36:195:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:152.51:500.99:120.37:32-0.36:205:16Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:562.72:410.810:050.18:12-0.46:205:16Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:402.93:320.810:560.08:56-0.46:215:16Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:252.94:240.711:470.09:43-0.46:215:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed5:112.95:200.712:370.06:225:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:592.76:240.71:270.06:225:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:482.57:410.82:160.06:235:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:392.29:091.012:260.23:050.06:235:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:311.910:311.21:410.53:500.06:245:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:261.611:371.53:200.74:320.06:245:20Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:231.35:180.85:090.06:255:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:291.811:22 AM1.16:590.75:43-0.16:255:21Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:132.112:200.98:120.66:16-0.16:265:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:512.31:150.89:060.46:49-0.16:265:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:262.42:030.79:470.37:23-0.16:275:22New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:002.42:460.710:230.27:58-0.16:275:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:332.53:240.610:550.28:34-0.16:275:24New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:062.43:560.611:260.19:09-0.16:285:24New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (1617433)

Common Questions About Kawaihae, HI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kawaihae, HI today?

Slack tide in Kawaihae, HI is approximately 4:28 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 Kawaihae, HI?

Kawaihae, HI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 Kawaihae, 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 Kawaihae, HI?

Tide predictions for Kawaihae, 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 Kawaihae, HI?

Tide data for Kawaihae, HI is sourced from NOAA Station #1617433. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=1617433.

What is the moon phase in Kawaihae, HI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kawaihae, HI is First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Kawaihae, 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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