Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 3:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617433
Common Questions About Tides

Kawaihae, HI Tides - Mar 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:411.94:041.410:11-0.19:500.06:135:58Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:071.84:391.510:32-0.110:340.16:125:58Full Moon2Fri
3Sat4:341.65:171.710:54-0.211:230.26:115:59Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:011.45:591.811:18-0.26:105:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:291.26:501.812:180.311:46 AM-0.26:105:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:000.97:521.81:250.412:19-0.26:096:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:370.79:091.92:590.51:02-0.16:086:00Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:520.510:291.95:210.42:05-0.16:076:00Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:230.411:402.16:460.33:360.06:066:01Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:030.57:250.15:09-0.16:066:01Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:382.21:060.87:560.06:24-0.16:056:01Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:282.21:561.08:25-0.17:25-0.26:046:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:112.22:411.38:52-0.28:21-0.26:036:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:512.13:231.69:19-0.39:13-0.26:026:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:281.94:031.89:46-0.310:04-0.16:016:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri4:021.74:431.910:12-0.310:560.06:016:03New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:351.45:232.010:38-0.311:480.26:006:03Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:071.26:042.011:05-0.35:596:03Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:370.96:491.912:440.311:33 AM-0.25:586:04Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:070.77:431.81:490.412:04-0.15:576:04Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:410.58:521.73:190.412:410.15:566:04First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:220.410:101.65:560.41:360.25:556:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:030.411:201.66:540.33:060.35:546:05First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:160.67:180.24:450.35:546:05First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:141.712:590.77:370.25:570.25:536:05Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:571.71:340.97:550.16:510.15:526:05Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:331.82:061.28:130.07:380.15:516:06Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:041.72:371.48:310.08:230.15:506:06Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:351.73:091.68:51-0.19:080.05:496:06Full Moon29Thu
30Fri3:051.63:421.89:13-0.29:550.15:486:07Full Moon30Fri
31Sat3:351.44:182.09:36-0.210:440.15:476:07Full Moon31Sat
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 5:06 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 39% 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 (39% 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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