Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 1:54 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:55 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617433
Common Questions About Tides

Kawaihae, HI Tides - Feb 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:591.19:461.52:240.81:540.06:285:45First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:010.810:571.64:490.82:320.16:285:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:591.83:250.16:285:46First Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:050.58:440.44:340.16:275:46Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:511.912:370.58:530.35:410.06:275:47Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:342.01:290.59:110.26:36-0.16:275:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:112.12:090.69:310.17:22-0.26:265:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:452.22:450.79:520.18:04-0.26:265:49Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:172.33:200.910:150.08:46-0.26:255:49Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:472.33:581.010:38-0.19:28-0.26:255:50Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:172.24:371.211:02-0.110:13-0.16:245:50Full Moon11Sat
12Sun4:462.15:201.411:26-0.211:010.16:245:51Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:161.96:081.511:52-0.211:570.36:235:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:471.67:021.612:20-0.26:235:52Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:181.38:071.71:040.412:51-0.26:225:52Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:530.99:231.82:340.61:29-0.26:215:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:410.610:422.05:000.62:21-0.16:215:53Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:480.411:532.17:120.43:34-0.16:205:54Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:510.47:570.25:00-0.16:205:54Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:522.21:060.58:300.06:15-0.26:195:54Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:432.31:590.78:59-0.17:15-0.26:185:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:262.42:430.99:27-0.18:08-0.36:185:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:052.33:241.19:52-0.28:56-0.26:175:56New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:392.24:031.310:17-0.29:42-0.16:165:56New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:112.04:411.510:40-0.210:270.06:165:56New Moon25Sat
26Sun4:401.85:191.611:03-0.211:130.26:155:57Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:071.65:581.611:26-0.26:145:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:321.36:391.712:020.311:49 AM-0.16:135:58Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 5:54 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 48% 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 (48% 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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