Hanauma Bay Tides January 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | Oahu, HI

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Hanauma Bay Tide Table for January 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
1/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
1/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Hanauma Bay Textual Tide Table for January 2027


Jan 1st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 2nd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 3rd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 4th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 5th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 6th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 7th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 8th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 9th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 10th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 11th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 12th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 13th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 14th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 15th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 16th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 17th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 18th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 19th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 20th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 21st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 22nd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 23rd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 24th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 25th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 26th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 27th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 28th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 29th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 30th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jan 31st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Hanauma Bay | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:05 AM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 5 at 3:28PM HST until June 7 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 6, 2026, 1:28 AM

Expires: June 6, 2026, 2:30 PM

Marine Forecast (PHZ115)

PHZ115-061430-
Oahu Leeward Waters-
337 PM HST Fri Jun 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...

.TONIGHT...East northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Wave Detail: East 7 feet at 7 seconds and north 3 feet at
11 seconds.
.SATURDAY...East northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to
7 feet. Wave Detail: East southeast 7 feet at 7 seconds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to
6 feet. Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 7 seconds. Isolated showers
after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
Wave Detail: East 6 feet at 7 seconds. Isolated showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...East northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas to
5 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds. Isolated
showers in the evening. Scattered showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...East northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 7 seconds and south 3 feet
at 18 seconds. Isolated showers.
.MONDAY NIGHT...East northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to
6 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 7 seconds and south 3 feet at
16 seconds. Isolated showers in the evening. Scattered showers
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...East northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 6 seconds. Isolated showers.
Scattered showers after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...East northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, rising to 15 to
20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at
6 seconds. Isolated showers.

$$

Land Forecast (HIZ032)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Breezy. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows around 74. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY: Sunny and breezy. Highs 78 to 83. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows around 74. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY: Breezy. Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 78 to 84. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Breezy. Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 74. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY: Breezy. Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 78 to 84. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Breezy. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows around 75. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY: Breezy. Mostly sunny with isolated showers. Highs 78 to 84. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers after midnight. Lows around 75. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 79 to 84. Northeast winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows around 75. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 78 to 84. East winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows around 74. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY: Sunny. Isolated showers in the morning. Highs 78 to 84. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 6:05 AM

Hanauma Bay (Tide Pool)

Hanauma Bay on Oahu is a world-famous protected marine sanctuary formed in an ancient volcanic crater, offering some of Hawaii's most accessible and vibrant tide pools along its reef edges at low tide. Teeming with colorful tropical fish, sea urchins (wana), hermit crabs, and occasional green sea turtles, these shallow pools provide a safe, educational glimpse into Hawaii's underwater world. Entry requires a reservation and fee - best visited early in the morning during calm summer conditions for optimal viewing and snorkeling. Always respect the fragile ecosystem by not touching or standing on coral.

Hanauma Bay (Guide)

Hanauma Bay on Oahu offers productive fishing for papio ulua goatfish and threadfin from the shore or kayak in the protected bay with outgoing tides concentrating fish near channels and drop offs for stronger bites. Boating access is limited by conservation rules but nearby ramps in Hawaii Kai Marina support small craft and kayaks for bay exploration. Beaches at Hanauma Bay itself Koko Marina Beach Park and nearby Sandy Beach provide golden sand for family outings picnics swimming and light shore casting with clear waters perfect for all ages. The scenic location and convenient parking make tide planning simple and rewarding.

Spitting Cave (Tide Pool)

Spitting Cave near Portlock on Oahu's southeast coast is a dramatic cliffside lava formation with small tide pools below revealing crabs, urchins, small fish, and occasional octopuses at low tide amid surging waves and blowhole action. This adventurous spot offers stunning views but requires caution due to slippery rocks and strong currents - best for experienced visitors in calm conditions.

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Hanauma Bay Beach Area (Other)

Curved sandy beach at the head of Hanauma Bay with calm clear waters suitable for wading swimming beginner snorkeling picnics and relaxation surrounded by steep crater walls providing natural protection from ocean swells. Tidal changes affect nearshore water levels exposing more beach or shallow reef at low tide and creating ideal conditions for shore-based activities or easy entry into the water for casual marine viewing. Parking is limited with advance reservations required for non-residents plus educational video and entry fees supporting conservation efforts in this highly popular and ecologically sensitive preserve.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Other)

Protected marine life conservation district and nature preserve on southeast Oahu featuring a stunning volcanic crater bay with calm protected waters vibrant coral reefs and over 450 species of tropical fish ideal for snorkeling swimming and marine life observation. Visitors enjoy low tide exploration of shallow reef areas where tidal cycles expose more coral heads tide pools and resting spots for Hawaiian green sea turtles enhancing close-up viewing and photography opportunities. Facilities include educational orientation video required for entry restrooms showers gear rentals and a trolley down to the beach making it convenient for family outings while monitoring local tides for optimal water clarity and reef access in this iconic Honolulu spot.

Hanauma Bay Overlook and Parking (Other)

Upper parking lot and scenic overlook above Hanauma Bay offering panoramic views of the bay crater rim trail access and information kiosks for visitors planning their day with tide charts and marine life exhibits. Convenient starting point with trolley service down to the beach restrooms and snack concessions where observing tidal conditions from above helps plan the best time for snorkeling or beach activities in the protected bay below. Advance online reservations essential for entry parking limited to 300 spots making early arrival key for enjoying this southeast Oahu gem.

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Reef (Other)

Pristine inner reef and outer reef zones within Hanauma Bay offering exceptional snorkeling over shallow coral gardens sandy patches and lagoons teeming with colorful fish parrotfish surgeonfish wrasses and occasional sea turtles octopuses and eels. Tidal influences create varying water depths and clarity with low tide often revealing more reef structure and bringing marine life closer to the surface for easier observation while higher tides provide deeper comfortable swimming areas. Best experienced early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds with mandatory reef-safe sunscreen and no touching coral or feeding fish to preserve this fragile ecosystem.