Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 3:39 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:13 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617433
Common Questions About Tides

Kawaihae, HI Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:382.31:500.78:50-0.17:12-0.36:135:58Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:222.42:371.09:19-0.28:07-0.46:125:58Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:022.43:231.29:48-0.39:00-0.46:115:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:412.44:091.510:18-0.39:54-0.36:115:59Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:192.14:551.710:47-0.410:50-0.16:105:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:551.95:431.811:17-0.411:490.16:096:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:311.56:341.911:47-0.36:086:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:061.17:301.912:550.312:17-0.36:076:00Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:430.88:371.92:160.412:50-0.16:076:01Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:320.59:531.84:200.41:310.06:066:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:440.411:091.86:510.32:320.16:056:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu11:550.47:400.24:090.26:046:01Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:141.91:000.58:080.15:380.26:036:02Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:051.91:410.78:300.16:400.16:026:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:461.92:130.98:490.07:280.06:026:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:201.92:431.09:050.08:090.06:016:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:501.93:121.29:220.08:480.06:006:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:171.83:401.49:39-0.19:270.05:596:03New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:421.74:101.59:58-0.110:080.15:586:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:061.64:401.710:17-0.110:500.25:576:04New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:301.45:121.810:37-0.111:350.25:566:04Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:541.25:481.810:58-0.15:566:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:171.06:311.812:260.311:21 AM-0.15:556:05Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:420.77:261.81:300.411:49 AM-0.15:546:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:100.68:381.83:010.512:270.05:536:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu10:001.81:260.05:526:05First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:180.411:131.96:360.23:010.15:516:06First Quarter27Fri
28Sat11:530.57:060.14:440.15:506:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:132.012:520.87:330.06:040.05:496:06Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:032.11:401.18:00-0.27:09-0.15:486:06Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:482.12:251.48:28-0.38:07-0.25:486:07Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:56 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Kawaihae, HI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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