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

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Kealakekua Bay Tide Calendar | December 2026

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Kealakekua Bay Tide Table for December 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
12/1 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
12/2 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
12/3 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
12/4 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
12/5 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
12/6 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
12/7 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
12/8 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
12/9 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
12/10 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
12/11 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
12/12 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
12/13 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
12/14 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
12/15 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
12/16 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
12/17 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
12/18 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
12/19 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
12/20 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
12/21 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
12/22 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
12/23 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
12/24 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
12/25 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
12/26 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
12/27 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
12/28 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
12/29 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
12/30 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
12/31 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 December 2026


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

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Kealakekua Bay | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:05 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 4 at 3:25AM HST until June 6 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...East-northeast winds 15 to 25 kt, except north for
Maalaea Bay.

* 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, 1:25 PM

Expires: June 5, 2026, 2:30 AM

Marine Forecast (PHZ123)

PHZ123-050215-
Big Island Leeward Waters-
328 AM HST Thu Jun 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...West of the Big Island, west northwest winds 7 to
10 knots, backing to southwest this afternoon. Near South Point,
east northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet. Wave
Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and south southwest
4 feet at 15 seconds. Isolated showers.
.TONIGHT...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East northeast 20 to 25 knots near South Point. Seas
5 to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and
south southwest 5 feet at 14 seconds. Isolated showers in the
evening.
.FRIDAY...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East 15 to 20 knots near South Point. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and south
southwest 4 feet at 14 seconds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East 20 to 25 knots near South Point. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and south
southwest 4 feet at 13 seconds. Isolated showers in the evening.
Scattered showers after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the Big
Island...East to 20 knots near South Point. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds and south
southwest 3 feet at 13 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Winds variable less than 10 knots west of the
Big Island...East northeast 20 to 25 knots near South Point. Seas
4 to 6 feet. Wave Detail: East northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds.
Isolated showers.
.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 19 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning. Isolated showers
through the day.
.MONDAY...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 18 seconds. Isolated showers in the morning. Isolated showers
in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight.

$$

Land Forecast (HIZ023)

REST OF TODAY: Partly sunny. Isolated showers late in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 88 near the shore to around 68 near 5000 feet. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows around 71 near the shore to 46 to 53 near 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 83 to 88 near the shore to around 69 near 5000 feet. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 76. Light winds.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. East winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 76. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 87. East winds around 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 76. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. Northeast winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 46 to 76. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 88. East winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows 47 to 76. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 88. Light winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Last updated: June 4, 2026, 12:05 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.

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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.