Hawaii · Hawaii Island lee dropoff west of Honokohau, not FAD F and not the harbor · Offshore
Approximately 69.4 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Falling
Next low tide
Sep 5, 2026, 3:11 AM
In 5 hr 21 min
0.3 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Sep 4, 2026, 10:18 AM · 2.3 ft MLLW
Following
High · Sep 5, 2026, 11:35 AM · 2.5 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kuhio Bay · NOAA 1617760
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
No representative tidal-current prediction station is configured for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Hilo Bay windward fishery
A windward Hawaii Island bay and harbor fishery pinned at Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay. Most complete first-cohort physical stack. This is not Kona and not Waiakea Public Fishing Area. Do not transfer Hilo numerics to Kona.
Fishery type
Windward bay harbor
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay public harbor and windward bay · Breakwater and bay edges · Not Kona lee dropoff and not Waiakea PFA
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Harbor jacks are year-round DAR-managed targets. Pelagic overlay is occurrence-level. Seasonal Fish Season timing for mahi-mahi is not encoded on this harbor pin. Deep 7 is a legal overlay when applicable, not a Fish Season card. Exact legal seasons are not invented.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Ulua / papio
Primary
Caranx ignobilis
Also called Ulua
No seasonal pulse known
Hilo Bay and harbor jack fishery. DAR size/bag apply.
Yellowfin tuna (ahi)
Secondary
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Windward pelagic overlay from Hilo. Not a Kona marlin identity.
Mahi-mahi
Seasonal
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
No seasonal pulse known
Windward pelagic overlay. Occurrence is documented; destination month timing is not encoded as a legal season.
Profile guidance — exact seasonal timing is not available for every target.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public harbor at Hilo. Nonresident marine license required. Waiakea Public Fishing Area is not this pin. Deep 7 vessel registration applies if targeting Deep 7.
Primary hazards
Harbor traffic, windward swell, and rain. Do not substitute this stack for Kona.
Fishery considerations
Tide is NOAA 1617760 Hilo, at-location.
Windward trades and swell. Opposite-face controls remain. This profile does not score a Kona day from Hilo sensors.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Coastal conditions can vary over short distances. Predictions and remote observations are planning information, not guarantees of access or safety.
Pin is Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay public harbor and windward bay fishing waters. This is not Kona and not Waiakea Public Fishing Area.
Do not transfer Hilo-derived wave or wind numerics to Kona or any lee destination.
Current Coastal Rating is a provisional public-Beta rating. The regional methodology is still calibrating and is not formally accepted. The verdict is capped at Consider while calibration and evidence remain limited. Coastal Estimated is unauthorized.
Customer Current Coastal Rating is unavailable. HAWAII_TROPICAL_PACIFIC_V1 is a candidate only. PATH1 and PATH2 are not authorized now. Physical readings are not an ordinal rating.
