Kahului tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:32 pm (1.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:20–10:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 80 °F slight · 12.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 14 mph · 74 °F from the E, gusts 23 · light rain
- Surf tomorrow 0.7–1.0 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:04–10:00 am
- Sun 6:27 am–5:52 pm 11 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
Today in Kahului there are high tides at 4:11 am (2.8 ft) and 2:32 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 10:35 am and 9:17 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:32 pm. The sun rises at 6:27 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 11 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph). Light rain, 74 °F.
Fishing in Kahului today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:35 am
- Minor period 8:47–9:47 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:30 am, combines the 10:35 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 8:20 pm to 10:20 pm, with the 9:17 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 3:10 am to 5:10 am, with the 4:11 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, greater amberjack, giant trevally and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in Kahului
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.0 ft waves
- Water at 80 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 10:35 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 80 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:17 pm
Low tide at 10:35 am and 9:17 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:11 am and 2:32 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 Kahului
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- Kanaha Beach 2.1 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- VOR Beach 3.4 mi · NE
- Parking
- Polo Beach 3.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Baldwin Beach 5.1 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Paia Secret Beach 5.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Paia Bay Beach 6.0 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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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Webcams near Kahului
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Tides in Kahului
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:11 am 2.8 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 10:35 am 1.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:32 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:17 pm -0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 39 min to high tide at 2:32 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 4:11 am high tide and 85 for the 2:32 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 14 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 23 (-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 106, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 20, 1.4 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 | 6:27 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:32 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:17 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 90% | Major periods 1:15 am · 1:47 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:27 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 5:05 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:52 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 81% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:28 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 6:12 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 57 | 72% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:28 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 7:35 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 0.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 41 | 61% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 8:58 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:21 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 41 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:01 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 54 | 38% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 28% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:24 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 Kahului station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Kahului. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kahului
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.5 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 10:53 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station KLIH1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Kahului today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:35 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:04 am · sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:15 pm
- Tide: high 4:11 am (2.8 ft), low 10:35 am (1.1 ft), high 2:32 pm (1.5 ft) and low 9:17 pm (-0.4 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 80.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 144 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:04 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Kahului today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (10:35 am): little current from 10:00 am to 11:20 am
- 2.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.7 mph current toward the southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:11 am (3:50–4:30 am), low tide 10:35 am (10:00–11:20 am), high tide 2:32 pm (1:50–3:00 pm) and low tide 9:17 pm (9:00–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 11 s) and rain (1.42 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:15 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current.
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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- Malolo Snorkeling Tours 7.1 mi
- Boss Frog's 7.2 mi
- Maui Pacific Divers 7.3 mi
- Tiny Bubbles Scuba 8.6 mi
- Maui Diamond Sea Sports 9.3 mi
- Snorkel Bob's 9.7 mi
- Maui Diving 9.8 mi
- Maui Snorkel Tours 10 mi
- Maui Diving- Scuba & Snorkel Center 10 mi
- Maui Dreams Dive Co 11 mi
- Scuba Shack 12 mi
- Maui Dive Shop 12 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Kahului
Now in Kahului
- Low / high
- 73 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 3.05 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 22
- 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 (−0.00 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 | Heavy drizzle | Light rain | Rain | Light rain | Light rain | Rain | Heavy rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 S | 4 SW | 2 WSW | 7 ESE | 15 E | 14 E | 14 E | 7 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.04 in | 0.09 in | 0.15 in | 0.08 in | 0.07 in | 0.15 in | 0.35 in | 0.07 in |
- 12:00 pm 74° 15 E 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 14 E 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 14 E 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 7 ESE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 4 SE 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 9 E 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 14 E 3.2 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 12 E 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 74 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 4:11 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 75 °F | 13 mph E | 3.4 ft | 5:05 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 75 °F | 14 mph E | 3.4 ft | 6:12 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 76 °F | 12 mph E | 3.0 ft | 7:35 am | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 76 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 8:58 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 75 °F | 16 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 10:01 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 75 °F | 18 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 10:47 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 74 °F | 21 mph E | 1.7 ft | 11:22 am | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 76 °F | 25 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:25 am · 11:50 am | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 76 °F | 25 mph E | 8.9 ft | 1:02 am · 12:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 75 °F | 22 mph E | 9.1 ft | 1:36 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 76 °F | 13 mph E | 8.7 ft | 2:08 am · 12:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 76 °F | 8 mph ENE | 7.0 ft | 2:40 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 72 / 74 °F | 15 mph NE | 14 ft | 3:12 am · 1:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 73° / 75° 3.4 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 74° / 75° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 74° / 76° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 73° / 76° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 71° / 75° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 71° / 75° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 71° / 74° 1.7 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−11.3 °F; normal high: 86 °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 10:53 am (local time).
The sun in Kahului
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 6:04 am
- Civil dusk 6:15 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (56° high)
- Daylight 11 h 26 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,259 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kahului
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:47–9:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Kahului
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Maliko Gulch 9.2 mi
- Maalaea Harbor 7.2 mi
- Kahului Harbor 0.5 mi
- Gj's Fishing Tackle & Supply 1.0 mi
- New Maui Fishing Supply 1.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (800 ft from Kahului) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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 1.4 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 KahuluiTides nearby
- Spreckelsville3.8 mi
- Paia6.8 mi
- Mā‘alaea7.0 mi
- Kīhei8.8 mi
- Launiupoko11 mi
- Olowalu11 mi
- Lahaina13 mi
- Wailea14 mi
- Kaanapali Landing14 mi
- Kapalua14 mi
Kahului at a glance
- Town or city of about 26,337 people. Coordinates: 20.889° N, 156.473° W.
- It is 94 mi east of Honolulu, the main place in Hawaii. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Honolulu.
- The nearest tide station, Kahului, is 0.5 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ka‘ehu Beach (2.0 mi), Kalua (2.9 mi), Spreckelsville Beach (4.3 mi).
Questions about KahuluiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kahului?
Today in Kahului there are high tides at 4:11 am (2.8 ft) and 2:32 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 10:35 am and 9:17 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Kahului?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kahului?
At 6:27 am. First light comes at 5:38 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 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 8:47–9:47 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kahului?
Heavy rain, from 73 °F to 74 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (14 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kahului?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 12.4 s from the south. The water is 80.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kahului?
The best time to visit Kahului is from April to July: highs of 83 °F to 88 °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 Kahului (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).