Tides Today & Tomorrow in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 9:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (11.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446969
Common Questions About Tides

Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA Tides - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2513.25:0314.89:41-2.010:436.75:306:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:2813.65:3515.110:31-2.011:255.65:316:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:2613.86:0515.211:18-1.65:336:48New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:2213.76:3415.212:064.412:02-0.75:346:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:1713.57:0315.112:473.312:450.65:356:44Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:1313.17:3314.81:282.41:272.15:376:42Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:1112.78:0314.32:091.62:113.85:386:40Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:1412.38:3613.52:521.12:595.55:396:38Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:2612.09:1312.73:370.93:566.95:416:36First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:0012.04:260.95:218.05:426:34First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:4412.55:221.17:368.35:436:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:5613.06:241.29:037.85:456:30First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:1410.63:4313.57:291.29:507.35:466:28Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:2810.84:1713.88:281.010:226.85:476:26Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:2811.24:4213.99:170.710:456.25:486:24Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:1711.75:0214.09:590.511:055.55:506:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:5912.25:2014.210:370.511:274.75:516:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:4012.75:3914.311:120.711:533.75:526:18Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:2213.06:0014.511:471.35:546:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:0613.36:2414.612:232.612:232.25:556:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:5413.46:5014.512:571.51:013.35:566:12Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:4613.57:1914.31:350.51:414.75:586:10Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:4413.47:5014.02:17-0.32:266.15:596:08Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:5013.28:2713.43:04-0.73:207.46:006:06Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:1113.09:1612.73:58-0.84:338.46:026:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:5013.25:00-0.76:168.76:036:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:1313.76:10-0.58:038.16:046:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:0814.37:21-0.49:077.16:065:58Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:2711.83:4714.78:27-0.39:525.86:075:56Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:4112.34:1914.99:24-0.110:314.46:085:54Waning Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446969)

Common Questions About Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA today?

Slack tide in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA is approximately 10:59 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA?

Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA?

Tide predictions for Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA?

Tide data for Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446969. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446969.

What is the moon phase in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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