Kailua tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 2:11 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 79 °F moderate · 9.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 15 mph · 74 °F from the ENE, gusts 21 · heavy rain
- Surf today 2.0–3.1 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 1:00–2:00 pm
- Sun 6:32 am–5:57 pm 11 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
Today in Kailua there are high tides at 4:33 am (2.6 ft) and 2:11 pm (1.4 ft) and low tides at 11:04 am and 9:24 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:11 pm. The sun rises at 6:32 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 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (15 mph). Heavy rain, 74 °F.
Fishing in Kailua today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:11 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 1:52–3:52 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and 5.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:11 pm high tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze 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 Kailua
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:04 am: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Rain (2.47 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 9 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 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 9:24 pm
Low tide at 11:04 am and 9:24 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:33 am and 2:11 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 Kailua
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- Kailua Beach 0.7 mi · N
- Parking
- Lanikai Beach 1.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- North Beach 3.6 mi · N
- Waimanalo Beach 5.4 mi · SE
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Kailua
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Tides in Kailua
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:33 am 2.6 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 11:04 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:11 pm 1.4 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 9:24 pm -0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 16 min to high tide at 2:11 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 4:33 am high tide and 82 for the 2:11 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.0 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 (2.9 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 24 to 26 (coefficient 104, 2.9 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 | 6:32 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:24 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 90% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:33 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 73 | 81% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:33 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 6:43 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:01 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 8:03 am · 2.3 ft | — | — | — | Coef. 44 | 61% | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:01 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 8:59 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 2:00 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:11 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:57 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 38% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:47 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 1.5 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 Moku O Loe station (NOAA), 3.8 mi from Kailua. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kailua
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Thursday 29: 5.3 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south-southeast (moderate).
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 1:53 pm (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 Kailua today
Surf today
Fair- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:04 am)
- Light: First light 6:09 am · sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 5:57 pm · last light 6:20 pm
- Tide: high 4:33 am (2.6 ft), low 11:04 am (1.2 ft), high 2:11 pm (1.4 ft) and low 9:24 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 79.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 288 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with onshore wind.
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 Kailua today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:04 am): little current from 10:20 am to 12:30 pm
- 3.6 ft swell at 11 s from the south: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Heavy rain (0.17 in in an hour)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:33 am (4:10–4:50 am), low tide 11:04 am (10:20 am–12:30 pm), high tide 2:11 pm (12:50–2:50 pm) and low tide 9:24 pm (9:00–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 11 s) and rain (3.59 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 79.2 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- 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, 9:40 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and heavy rain. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind, current and heavy rain. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:40 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and some swell.
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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- Hanauma Bay central Fish seen: Lavender Tang, Saddle-back wrasse, Short-tail bristle-tooth, Convict Tang 9.5 mi
- Ala Moana Fish seen: Lavender Tang, Saddle-back wrasse, Banded Goatfish, White-spotted Puffer 11 mi
- Kewalo Pipe Fish seen: Saddle-back wrasse, Lavender Tang, White-spotted Puffer, Sufflamen bursa 11 mi
- Fort Derussy Fish seen: Pycnochromis vanderbilti, Saddle-back wrasse, Belted Wrasse, Banded Goatfish 11 mi
- Natatorium Fish seen: Rhinecanthus rectangulus, Saddle-back wrasse, White-spotted Puffer, Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis 11 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Kualoa Artificial Reef - Corner C 9.9 mi
- Maunalua Bay Artificial Reef - Tires 11 mi
- Aaron's Dive Shop 0.6 mi
- Dive Oahu Inc., Kaneohe MCBH 3.0 mi
- Keoki's Scuba 4.4 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). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. 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 Kailua
Now in Kailua
- Low / high
- 74 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 4.71 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 4.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 21
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 rain | Rain | Light rain | Rain | Heavy rain | Rain | Rain | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 74° | 74° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 ENE | 11 ENE | 12 ENE | 12 E | 20 ENE | 14 NE | 14 NE | 17 ENE |
| Gusts | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Waves | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.32 in | 0.19 in | 0.08 in | 0.17 in | 0.40 in | 0.25 in | 0.15 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 pm 74° 14 NE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 14 NE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 17 ENE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 16 ENE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 17 ENE 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 77° 18 ENE 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 16 ENE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 16 E 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 76 °F | 20 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 4:33 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 76 / 78 °F | 18 mph ENE | 5.3 ft | 5:32 am | |
| Fri 30 | 77 / 78 °F | 15 mph ENE | 5.0 ft | 6:43 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 78 °F | 10 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 8:03 am | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 78 °F | 21 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | 9:15 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 76 °F | 20 mph NE | 4.3 ft | 10:11 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 76 °F | 22 mph ENE | 3.9 ft | 10:53 am · 11:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 77 °F | 23 mph ENE | 4.3 ft | 11:25 am | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 78 °F | 24 mph ENE | 4.5 ft | 12:41 am · 11:49 am | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 78 °F | 22 mph ENE | 9.3 ft | 1:19 am · 12:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 76 / 77 °F | 20 mph ENE | 9.3 ft | 1:53 am · 12:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 78 °F | 15 mph ENE | 8.9 ft | 2:26 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 77 °F | 14 mph NE | 7.1 ft | 2:58 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 76 °F | 19 mph NE | 15 ft | 3:30 am · 1:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 76° / 78° 5.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 77° / 78° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 78° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 75° / 78° 4.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 76° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 74° / 76° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 77° 4.3 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler and a bit drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.5 °F; normal high: 83 °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 1:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Kailua
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 6:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:20 pm
- Solar noon 12:15 pm (55° high)
- Daylight 11 h 25 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,173 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kailua
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,436 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:53–9:53 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 Kailua
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Heʻeia Kea State Pier 5.3 mi
- Makai Pier 7.4 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Kaneohe Yacht Club 2.0 mi
- Makani Kai 3.4 mi
- Nanko Fishing Supply 4.3 mi
- Nervous Water Fly Fishers 9.1 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 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Kailua) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.4 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 1.5 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 KailuaTides nearby
- Kailua Town0.8 mi
- Lanikai1.9 mi
- Keolu Hills2.1 mi
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH2.9 mi
- Pū‘ōhala Village3.6 mi
- Kaneohe3.8 mi
- Waimanalo4.0 mi
- He‘eia5.2 mi
- ‘Āhuimanu6.9 mi
- Kuliouou - Kalani Iki7.3 mi
Kailua at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,635 people. Coordinates: 21.402° N, 157.741° W.
- It is 10 mi northeast of Honolulu, the main place in Hawaii. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Honolulu.
- The nearest tide station, Moku O Loe, is 3.8 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kalama Beach (0.2 mi), Oneawa Beach (1.0 mi), Kuahine (1.2 mi), Fort Hase Beach (2.9 mi).
Questions about KailuaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kailua?
Today in Kailua there are high tides at 4:33 am (2.6 ft) and 2:11 pm (1.4 ft) and low tides at 11:04 am and 9:24 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Kailua?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kailua?
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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 8:53–9:53 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kailua?
Heavy rain, from 74 °F to 76 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-northeast (15 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kailua?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the south. The water is 79.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kailua?
The best time to visit Kailua is from May to September: highs of 82 °F to 85 °F, about 3 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 Moku O Loe (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).