Kealakekua Bay Tides August 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Hawaii, HI

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Kealakekua Bay Tide Table for August 2026

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
8/1 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
8/2 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
8/3 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
8/4 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
8/5 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
8/6 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
8/7 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
8/8 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
8/9 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
8/10 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
8/11 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
8/12 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
8/13 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
8/14 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
8/15 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
8/16 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
8/17 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
8/18 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
8/19 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
8/20 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
8/21 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
8/22 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
8/23 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
8/24 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
8/25 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
8/26 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
8/27 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
8/28 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
8/29 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
8/30 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
8/31 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

Kealakekua Bay Textual Tide Table for August 2026


Aug 1st (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"
Aug 2nd (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"
Aug 3rd (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"
Aug 4th (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"
Aug 5th (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"
Aug 6th (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"
Aug 7th (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"
Aug 8th (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"
Aug 9th (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"
Aug 10th (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"
Aug 11th (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"
Aug 12th (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"
Aug 13th (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"
Aug 14th (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"
Aug 15th (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"
Aug 16th (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"
Aug 17th (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"
Aug 18th (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"
Aug 19th (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"
Aug 20th (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"
Aug 21st (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"
Aug 22nd (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"
Aug 23rd (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"
Aug 24th (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"
Aug 25th (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"
Aug 26th (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"
Aug 27th (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"
Aug 28th (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"
Aug 29th (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"
Aug 30th (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"
Aug 31st (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"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Kealakekua Bay | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 3, 2026, 6:06 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 3:04PM HST until June 6 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Saturday.

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

Effective: June 4, 2026, 1:04 AM

Expires: June 4, 2026, 2:15 PM

Marine Forecast (PHZ123)

PHZ123-040215-
Big Island Leeward Waters-
332 AM HST Wed Jun 3 2026

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

.TODAY...West of the Big Island, winds variable less than
10 knots, becoming west 7 to 10 knots this afternoon. Near South
Point, east winds to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet. Wave Detail:
East southeast 6 feet at 6 seconds and south southwest 5 feet at
16 seconds. Scattered showers this morning. Isolated showers this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...West northwest winds 7 to 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East 20 to 25 knots near South Point. Seas 6 to 9 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 6 feet at 6 seconds and south
southwest 5 feet at 15 seconds. Scattered showers.
.THURSDAY...West of the Big Island, west northwest winds 7 to
10 knots in the morning, becoming variable less than 10 knots.
Near South Point, east northeast winds to 20 knots, becoming east
in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast
5 feet at 6 seconds and south southwest 5 feet at 15 seconds.
Isolated showers.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the
Big Island...East to 20 knots near South Point. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Wave Detail: South southwest 5 feet at 14 seconds and east
northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds. Isolated showers.
.FRIDAY...West of the Big Island, winds variable less than
10 knots. Near South Point, east winds 15 to 20 knots, backing to
east northeast in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet. Wave Detail:
East northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and south southwest 4 feet at
14 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East northeast to 20 knots near South Point. Seas 5 to
7 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and south
southwest 3 feet at 13 seconds. Isolated showers.
.SATURDAY...West of the Big Island, winds variable less than
10 knots. Near South Point, east winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming
east northeast 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds. Isolated showers
in the morning. Isolated showers through the day.
.SUNDAY...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East 15 to 20 knots near South Point. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 4 feet at 5 seconds and south 3 feet
at 20 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning. Isolated showers
in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight.

$$

Land Forecast (HIZ023)

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 65 to 74 near the shore to around 53 near 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Isolated showers. Highs 83 to 88 near the shore to around 68 near 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 65 to 74 near the shore to 50 to 55 near 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 67 to 88. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 76. Light winds.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 76. Light winds.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 87. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 76. Light winds.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 46 to 76. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 46 to 76. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Last updated: June 3, 2026, 6:06 PM

Ke'ei Beach Tide Pools (Tide Pool)

Ke'ei Beach south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island features rugged black lava rock formations that reveal fascinating tide pools at low tide, brimming with small tropical fish, crabs, sea urchins, and invertebrates in a serene, less-crowded setting. This scenic spot offers clear waters and opportunities to spot dolphins offshore, making it ideal for peaceful exploration. Access via a short trail - wear reef-safe shoes for slippery rocks and visit during negative tides for the fullest exposure.

Kealakekua Bay (Guide)

Kealakekua Bay on the big island supports excellent fishing for papio ulua goatfish and trevally from kayaks or small boats launched at nearby ramps with slack and incoming tides concentrating fish around the bay reefs and drop offs for better success. Protected waters suit kayaks and small craft for exploring the historic bay while the calm conditions favor families. Nearby beaches at Kealakekua Bay and Napoopoo Beach Park feature clear waters for swimming snorkeling and shore activities with dramatic cliffs as backdrop. The remote yet accessible location rewards visitors who time their trips with tides for safe rewarding experiences.

DAR

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Hawaii State Parks

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Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Other)

Protected marine life conservation district in Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island with no motorboats allowed inside the bay for snorkeling, kayaking, and viewing marine life like spinner dolphins and coral reefs. Access by kayak from or guided tours; low tides expose tide pools along rocky shores for marine life spotting. Strong tidal currents outside the bay require caution for safe paddling and navigation.

Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Access (Other)

Small public beach access point on the south side of Kealakekua Bay with rocky entry for snorkeling, kayaking launches, and tide pool viewing in shallow areas. Popular for spotting marine life and calm water activities; low tides expose pools and rocks for exploration while tidal currents affect safe paddling and swimming in the bay.

Napoopoo Beach Park Kealakekua Bay (Other)

Public beach park at the south end of Kealakekua Bay with rocky shoreline, picnic tables, restrooms, parking, and access for kayaking, snorkeling, and tide pool exploration along the lava rocks. Historic spot near Captain Cook Monument; low tides reveal tide pools with fish and invertebrates while currents can be strong so check tides for safe water entry and activities.