Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : 3:04 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 8:45 am (1.9 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:201.611:01 AM1.36:100.85:390.16:125:12Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:551.911:54 AM1.17:200.76:090.06:125:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:302.212:451.08:160.56:42-0.16:135:13Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:072.41:360.99:060.47:18-0.26:135:13Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:452.62:240.89:530.27:56-0.36:145:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:252.73:110.810:390.28:37-0.36:155:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:082.83:590.811:260.19:21-0.36:155:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:512.84:510.712:120.16:165:14Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:362.75:490.812:590.06:175:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:232.67:000.81:450.06:175:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:112.38:251.02:310.06:185:14First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:012.09:511.21:080.53:150.06:185:15First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:551.711:041.62:420.73:580.06:195:15First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:531.44:410.84:38-0.16:205:16First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:021.910:55 AM1.16:330.75:17-0.16:205:16Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:512.211:59 AM0.97:540.65:56-0.16:215:16Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:342.412:590.88:530.46:34-0.26:215:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:142.51:530.79:390.37:12-0.26:225:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:512.62:400.710:180.27:51-0.26:225:18Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:272.63:210.710:530.28:30-0.26:235:18Full Moon20Thu
21Fri4:022.54:000.711:250.19:08-0.16:235:19Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:362.54:380.711:560.19:470.06:245:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:092.45:180.812:260.16:245:20Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:402.36:040.812:570.26:255:20Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:112.16:590.91:290.26:255:21Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:421.98:081.02:000.26:265:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:131.79:251.212:430.62:320.16:265:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:471.510:341.42:000.83:060.16:275:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:291.211:311.63:540.93:450.16:275:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:311.06:040.94:270.06:275:24Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:191.910:51 AM0.87:310.75:16-0.16:285:24Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:54 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 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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