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 6h 30m 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 - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:271.17:532.12:260.01:100.55:176:36First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:481.38:421.73:070.02:390.85:176:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:581.79:351.43:470.04:350.95:176:36First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:562.010:341.14:250.06:340.85:186:36First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:452.25:030.08:010.75:186:36Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:282.45:410.09:000.55:186:36Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:440.72:082.56:19-0.19:440.45:196:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:410.72:452.66:59-0.110:190.35:196:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:290.73:202.67:38-0.110:500.35:196:36Full Moon9Wed
10Thu3:100.73:552.68:170.011:190.35:206:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:480.74:282.58:560.011:470.35:206:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:250.85:002.59:340.15:206:36Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:030.85:302.412:160.310:12 AM0.25:216:36Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:470.96:002.212:450.310:51 AM0.35:216:36Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:381.06:292.11:130.311:34 AM0.55:226:36Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:411.16:591.91:420.212:270.75:226:35Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:541.37:311.62:120.21:400.95:226:35Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:051.58:111.42:440.23:301.05:236:35Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:061.89:101.13:210.25:471.05:236:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:592.110:340.94:050.17:230.85:236:35Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:482.44:550.08:190.65:246:34Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:352.65:48-0.19:030.45:246:34Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:100.82:202.86:41-0.29:430.25:256:34Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:090.83:052.97:33-0.310:220.15:256:33New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:030.93:493.08:25-0.311:010.05:256:33New Moon25Fri
26Sat3:551.04:313.09:16-0.311:380.05:266:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun4:471.15:122.810:08-0.15:266:32Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:421.25:522.512:150.011:03 AM0.15:266:32Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:431.46:322.212:510.012:030.45:276:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:501.67:111.81:260.01:120.75:276:31First Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:041.77:531.52:010.12:430.95:286:31First Quarter31Thu
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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