Kahalu‘u tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:49 pm (1.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–2:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 79 °F moderate · 10.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 4 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · heavy rain
- Surf today 1.2–1.9 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sun 6:33 am–5:57 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
Today in Kahalu‘u there are high tides at 4:11 am (3.0 ft) and 1:49 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 11:00 am and 9:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:49 pm. The sun rises at 6:33 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 11 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph). Heavy rain, 74 °F.
Fishing in Kahalu‘u today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:49 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 1:53–3:53 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and 5.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:49 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:20 pm to 10:20 pm, with the 9:20 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:00 am low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, bluefin trevally, giant trevally and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Kahalu‘u
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:00 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.8 ft
4.8 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 79 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:20 pm
Low tide at 11:00 am and 9:20 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:11 am and 1:49 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Kahalu‘u
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- Mokolii View Point 3.8 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Kalaeʻōʻio Beach 6.0 mi · N
- North Beach 6.1 mi · E
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Hawaii (Hawaii Department of Health).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Kahalu‘u
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:11 am 3.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 11:00 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 1:49 pm 1.6 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 9:20 pm -0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 53 min to high tide at 1:49 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 4:11 am high tide and 82 for the 1:49 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 13 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 25 to 26 (coefficient 104, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 20, 1.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:33 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:00 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 90% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:53 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 73 | 81% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:34 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 6:21 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 56 | 72% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:34 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 7:41 am · 2.7 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 44 | 61% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:35 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:53 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 1:56 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:49 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 5:34 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 38% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 5:43 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 72 | 28% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Waikane station (NOAA), 3.0 mi from Kahalu‘u. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Moku O Loe reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kahalu‘u
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.2 ft with a period of 9 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 77.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:57 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 51202, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Kahalu‘u today
Surf today
Fair- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 3.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average; this coast faces away from it
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:00 am)
- Light: First light 6:10 am · sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:20 pm
- Tide: high 4:11 am (3.0 ft), low 11:00 am (1.2 ft), high 1:49 pm (1.6 ft) and low 9:20 pm (-0.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 78.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 299 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has glassy water. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm also works.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Kahalu‘u today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (1:49 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 11 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Heavy rain (0.33 in in an hour)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:11 am (3:56–4:30 am), low tide 11:00 am (10:30–11:20 am), high tide 1:49 pm (1:30–2:30 pm) and low tide 9:20 pm (9:00–9:35 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 11 s) and rain (3.53 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 78.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:20 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 3:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and heavy rain. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 11:50 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and heavy rain.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Ala Moana Fish seen: Lavender Tang, Saddle-back wrasse, Banded Goatfish, White-spotted Puffer 12 mi
- Kewalo Pipe Fish seen: Saddle-back wrasse, Lavender Tang, White-spotted Puffer, Sufflamen bursa 12 mi
- USS Arizona 9.3 mi
- USS Utah 9.8 mi
- USS LST-480 12 mi
- Kualoa Artificial Reef - Corner C 5.2 mi
- Kualoa Artificial Reef - Z Modules 6.6 mi
- Kualoa Artificial Reef - Small Barge 6.7 mi
- Dive Oahu Inc., Kaneohe MCBH 5.4 mi
- Aaron's Dive Shop 8.0 mi
- Hawaiian Diving Adventures 9.3 mi
- Sea Hawaii 10 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Kahalu‘u
Now in Kahalu‘u
- Low / high
- 71 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 4.45 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 100%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 0.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Rain | Rain | Light rain | Heavy rain | Heavy rain | Rain | Rain | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 73° | 73° | 74° | 75° | 74° | 72° | 71° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNE | 1 SE | 3 NE | 2 NE | 4 NE | 8 NE | 7 NE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.22 in | 0.12 in | 0.09 in | 0.32 in | 0.33 in | 0.16 in | 0.22 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 pm 74° 4 NE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 8 NE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 NE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 6 NE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 7 NE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 5 NE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 4 NE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 7 ENE 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 75 °F | 8 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 4:11 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 79 °F | 8 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 5:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 81 °F | 9 mph NE | 4.8 ft | 6:21 am | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 82 °F | 4 mph NE | 4.4 ft | 7:41 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | 8:53 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 77 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.2 ft | 9:49 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 73 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 10:31 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 76 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 11:03 am | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 12:19 am · 11:27 am | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 79 °F | 13 mph ENE | 9.3 ft | 12:57 am · 11:45 am | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 79 °F | 11 mph ENE | 9.3 ft | 1:31 am · 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 67 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 8.9 ft | 2:04 am · 12:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 82 °F | 6 mph NE | 7.1 ft | 2:36 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 75 °F | 10 mph NE | 15 ft | 3:08 am · 12:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 73° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 81° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 71° / 82° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 71° / 79° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 77° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 68° / 73° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 69° / 76° 3.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.0 °F; normal high: 80 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:57 am (local time).
The sun in Kahalu‘u
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:44 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 6:10 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,166 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kahalu‘u
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:54–9:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Kahalu‘u
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Heʻeia Kea State Pier 2.4 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Makani Kai 4.4 mi
- Kaneohe Yacht Club 5.7 mi
- Nanko Fishing Supply 3.8 mi
- Roy's Fishing Supply 8.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.8 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Kahalu‘u) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.8 mi
- 33 ft deep0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.8 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.85 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Kahalu‘uTides nearby
- ‘Āhuimanu1.0 mi
- He‘eia2.6 mi
- Waikane2.7 mi
- Pū‘ōhala Village4.6 mi
- Kaneohe4.9 mi
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH6.2 mi
- Ka‘a‘awa6.7 mi
- Hālawa Heights7.1 mi
- Hālawa7.3 mi
- Waimalu7.7 mi
Kahalu‘u at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,738 people. Coordinates: 21.458° N, 157.844° W.
- It is 10 mi north of Honolulu, the main place in Hawaii. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Honolulu.
- The nearest tide station, Waikane, is 3.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: He‘eia Kea Boat Harbor (2.4 mi), Kualoa Sugar Mill Beach (4.4 mi).
Questions about Kahalu‘uQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kahalu‘u?
Today in Kahalu‘u there are high tides at 4:11 am (3.0 ft) and 1:49 pm (1.6 ft) and low tides at 11:00 am and 9:20 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Kahalu‘u?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kahalu‘u?
At 6:33 am. First light comes at 5:44 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 8:54–9:54 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kahalu‘u?
Heavy rain, from 71 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kahalu‘u?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 10.2 s from the south. The water is 78.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kahalu‘u?
The best time to visit Kahalu‘u is from April to September: highs of 76 °F to 82 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Waikane (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).