Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kawaihae, HI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kawaihae, HI.
Next low tide : 12:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 38m at 6:51 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #1617433
Common Questions About Tides

Kawaihae, HI Tides - Dec 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:151.44:560.95:050.16:125:12First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:161.711:14 AM1.36:210.85:420.06:125:12Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:552.012:111.27:240.66:20-0.16:135:13Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:342.21:041.18:170.46:58-0.26:135:13Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:142.51:551.09:050.37:38-0.36:145:13Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:542.72:451.09:530.28:20-0.36:155:13Full Moon6Tue
7Wed3:362.83:341.010:390.19:04-0.36:155:13Full Moon7Wed
8Thu4:192.84:241.011:260.09:50-0.36:165:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:032.85:191.012:130.06:175:14Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:482.66:201.01:000.06:175:14Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:352.47:331.11:470.06:185:14Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:252.18:551.212:360.32:350.06:185:15Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:181.810:151.41:520.63:240.06:195:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:171.511:231.73:310.84:120.06:205:16Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:211.35:250.84:580.06:205:16Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:191.911:26 AM1.16:580.75:40-0.16:215:16Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:062.212:280.98:040.56:20-0.16:215:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:472.31:220.98:530.46:57-0.16:225:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:252.42:090.89:330.37:34-0.16:225:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue3:002.42:500.810:070.28:10-0.16:235:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed3:332.53:280.810:390.28:46-0.16:235:19New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:052.44:050.911:090.29:23-0.16:245:19New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:372.44:420.911:400.19:590.06:245:20Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:082.35:210.912:120.16:255:20Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:382.26:050.912:430.16:255:21Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:092.06:591.01:160.16:265:21Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:411.88:061.112:010.51:510.16:265:22Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:161.69:231.212:580.72:280.16:275:22First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:591.410:341.42:210.83:100.16:275:23First Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:561.211:331.74:170.93:560.06:275:24First Quarter30Fri
31Sat10:101.06:080.84:53-0.16:285:24Waxing Gibbous31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (1617433)

Common Questions About Kawaihae, HI Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kawaihae, HI today?

Slack tide in Kawaihae, HI is approximately 9:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). This places Kawaihae, HI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA