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 7h 54m 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:462.23:230.48:000.55:376:09First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:080.712:402.24:470.48:250.45:376:08Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:060.81:252.35:560.48:460.45:376:07Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:441.02:022.36:490.39:050.45:386:06Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:161.12:342.47:310.29:240.35:386:05Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:461.23:032.38:100.29:420.35:386:04Full Moon6Sat
7Sun3:151.43:302.38:470.210:020.35:386:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:461.53:552.29:250.310:220.35:396:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue4:171.74:192.010:040.410:420.25:396:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:501.84:431.810:470.511:030.25:396:01Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:271.95:071.611:350.611:250.25:396:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:092.05:311.412:310.75:395:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:012.05:571.11:470.85:405:58Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:082.06:280.912:240.23:500.95:405:57Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:302.18:270.71:100.36:260.75:405:56Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:492.211:000.72:220.37:040.55:405:55Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:542.43:590.37:330.45:405:54Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:180.912:482.55:250.28:020.25:415:53Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:131.11:352.66:330.18:300.15:415:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:011.42:182.67:310.08:580.05:415:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun2:451.72:582.58:260.09:270.05:415:51New Moon21Sun
22Mon3:291.93:352.39:190.19:55-0.15:425:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue4:122.14:112.010:140.210:23-0.15:425:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed4:562.34:461.711:100.410:510.05:425:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:412.45:211.412:110.55:425:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:292.35:561.11:200.65:425:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:242.26:360.92:500.75:435:45First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:312.18:110.712:230.35:140.75:435:44First Quarter28Sun
29Mon9:482.110:580.71:100.56:400.55:435:43First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:012.02:340.67:120.55:435:42First Quarter30Tue
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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