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 5h 15m 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:291.27:092.21:35-0.112:310.45:176:36Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:461.47:531.82:13-0.11:470.75:176:36Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:011.68:401.42:520.03:300.95:176:36Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:081.99:361.13:310.05:430.95:186:36Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:052.14:120.07:320.75:186:36Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:532.34:550.08:370.65:186:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:000.71:362.45:390.09:200.45:196:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:050.72:142.56:230.09:530.45:196:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:570.72:502.57:060.010:210.35:196:36New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:400.73:242.57:470.010:470.35:206:36New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:180.83:552.58:270.011:120.35:206:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:540.84:262.59:050.011:380.25:206:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:300.94:542.49:420.15:216:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:091.05:222.312:030.210:20 AM0.25:216:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:531.15:482.212:290.211:01 AM0.45:226:36Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:431.26:152.012:540.211:48 AM0.65:226:35Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:431.36:421.71:210.212:470.85:226:35First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:531.57:131.51:500.22:101.05:236:35First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:031.77:551.22:240.14:131.05:236:35First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:082.09:090.93:070.16:300.95:236:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:052.24:010.07:440.75:246:34Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:572.55:01-0.18:290.55:246:34Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:200.71:452.76:01-0.29:080.35:256:34Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:290.82:312.96:58-0.29:450.25:256:33Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:260.93:153.07:52-0.310:210.15:256:33Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:191.03:573.08:45-0.310:570.05:266:33Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:111.24:372.89:37-0.211:320.05:266:32Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:031.35:162.610:310.05:266:32Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:571.55:542.312:06-0.111:28 AM0.35:276:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:561.66:301.912:390.012:300.65:276:31Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:021.87:071.51:120.01:460.85:286:31Third Quarter31Tue
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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