Tides Today & Tomorrow in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA.
Next low tide : 9:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 3:55 pm (12.4 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 - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:2314.47:3513.712:434.31:130.05:516:40Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:4814.28:2713.71:225.51:51-0.85:496:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:1613.99:2613.62:046.62:35-1.25:476:42Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:4813.510:3613.42:537.73:24-1.25:456:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:2812.83:568.64:22-1.05:436:45First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:0513.39:28 AM12.15:289.05:28-0.65:416:46First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:3413.611:02 AM11.47:248.66:39-0.35:396:48First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:3414.112:4211.38:407.57:48-0.15:376:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:1514.62:0711.79:276.08:500.25:356:51Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:4814.93:1912.310:074.49:450.85:336:52Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:1615.24:2113.010:442.710:341.65:316:53Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:4315.35:1913.511:201.211:202.75:296:55Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:1015.36:1413.911:56-0.15:276:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:3815.07:0714.212:044.012:32-1.05:256:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:0814.58:0014.312:505.31:08-1.55:246:59Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:3913.88:5314.31:386.51:46-1.55:227:00Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:1413.09:5014.02:317.42:27-1.25:207:02Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:5212.010:5413.73:348.13:12-0.55:187:03Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:3811.15:038.44:020.35:167:04Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:0813.49:42 AM10.27:048.05:011.15:147:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:1813.411:08 AM9.68:187.36:061.75:137:07Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:0913.412:389.69:016.57:122.25:117:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:4513.51:5410.09:305.58:112.55:097:10Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:1113.72:5510.69:534.59:002.85:077:11Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:3213.83:4711.310:143.49:443.45:067:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:5114.04:3412.110:362.110:244.05:047:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:1214.15:1912.911:020.811:044.95:027:15New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:3414.26:0413.711:31-0.511:445.85:017:17New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:5914.26:5114.312:05-1.54:597:18New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:2714.17:4014.712:266.712:42-2.34:577:19Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 6:36 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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