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 3h 16m 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:132.15:331.012:060.06:295:45Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:391.96:171.112:300.06:285:45Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:051.77:091.212:550.06:285:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:321.58:131.412:400.51:220.06:275:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:021.29:271.61:570.71:56-0.16:275:47First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:410.910:421.84:000.82:40-0.16:275:47First Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:020.611:492.06:370.63:39-0.16:265:48First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:050.57:480.44:50-0.26:265:49Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:482.212:360.58:290.25:59-0.36:255:49Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:402.41:410.69:050.07:01-0.46:255:50Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:272.62:350.79:40-0.17:57-0.56:245:50Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:112.73:230.910:13-0.28:50-0.56:245:51Full Moon12Wed
13Thu3:532.64:101.110:47-0.39:42-0.46:235:51Full Moon13Thu
14Fri4:322.54:581.311:19-0.310:34-0.26:235:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:092.25:471.411:49-0.311:270.06:225:52Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:441.96:391.512:19-0.36:225:53Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:171.67:361.612:250.312:48-0.26:215:53Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:481.28:411.71:330.51:18-0.16:205:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:180.99:521.73:070.61:520.06:205:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:041.82:350.16:195:54Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:260.48:030.43:410.16:185:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:081.812:210.48:280.35:020.16:185:55Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:011.91:210.58:490.26:100.16:175:56Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:442.01:590.69:080.17:020.06:165:56Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:212.02:310.79:270.17:45-0.16:165:56Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:532.13:010.99:460.08:24-0.16:155:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:222.13:311.010:060.09:02-0.16:145:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:492.14:021.110:260.09:40-0.16:145:57New Moon28Fri
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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