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 15m at 7:17 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:3314.42:0713.19:568.69:33-1.76:525:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:0215.03:1213.710:357.610:23-2.06:505:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:2815.54:1214.211:146.211:09-1.86:485:58Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:5515.95:1014.411:554.711:54-1.06:466:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:2316.26:0914.312:373.16:456:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:5316.37:1014.012:370.31:211.76:436:03Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:2416.28:1313.61:212.02:060.56:416:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:5815.89:2213.12:073.92:53-0.26:396:06Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:3315.110:4312.82:575.83:44-0.46:376:07Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue9:1414.03:587.54:39-0.26:356:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:2812.810:03 AM12.95:278.65:410.26:336:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:1213.311:10 AM11.87:438.86:490.66:316:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:2114.012:3611.39:148.17:580.76:296:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:0814.41:5611.310:057.38:580.76:276:14Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:4314.53:0011.610:426.59:470.76:256:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:0914.53:5012.011:105.810:280.96:236:17Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:2714.34:3412.311:345.111:031.26:216:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed5:4114.35:1512.511:554.211:351.86:196:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:5514.35:5512.712:183.36:176:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:1214.36:3512.812:062.612:432.46:156:23New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:3214.37:1812.912:383.51:121.56:136:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:5514.18:0413.01:114.61:440.86:116:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:1813.88:5313.01:465.72:200.36:096:27Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:4313.49:5112.82:256.93:020.06:076:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:0912.911:0412.63:107.93:50-0.16:056:30First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:4012.44:118.84:480.06:036:31First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:4012.79:36 AM11.95:489.35:540.06:016:32First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:0913.211:16 AM11.57:469.07:03-0.25:596:34First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:0013.812:5211.68:518.08:09-0.45:576:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:3514.32:1112.29:336.79:07-0.45:556:36Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:0414.83:1913.010:115.19:59-0.15:536:38Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:36 am — 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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