Tides Today & Tomorrow in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 7:03 pm (8.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 pm (12.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446969
Common Questions About Tides

Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:5412.611:53 AM14.56:569.37:46-0.97:375:12Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:1014.012:5613.98:519.68:44-1.37:365:14Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:5915.02:0213.510:129.29:38-1.67:355:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:3915.63:0413.411:068.510:26-1.77:335:17New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:1215.83:5913.311:477.811:09-1.67:325:18New Moon5Fri
6Sat6:4115.84:4913.212:237.27:315:20New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:0415.75:3713.012:576.47:295:22New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:2515.66:2412.612:26-0.61:305.77:285:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:4515.57:1212.21:010.42:034.87:265:25Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:0715.38:0311.71:351.62:384.07:255:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:3115.08:5811.32:093.13:163.27:235:28Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:5714.610:0211.02:444.73:562.67:225:29First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:2514.111:2310.93:206.34:412.17:205:31First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:5613.44:027.85:321.67:195:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:3211.310:34 AM12.85:109.06:291.27:175:34First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:2812.311:27 AM12.37:289.77:280.77:155:35Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:1613.312:3712.29:339.68:250.07:145:37Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:4714.01:4412.410:129.29:17-0.87:125:38Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:1114.62:4312.910:388.610:04-1.47:105:40Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:3415.03:3713.511:067.810:48-1.87:095:41Full Moon20Sat
21Sun5:5615.44:2913.911:386.711:29-1.77:075:43Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:1915.75:2214.112:145.47:055:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue6:4516.16:1814.012:10-1.112:543.97:035:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:1216.37:1713.712:510.21:372.47:025:48Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:4216.38:2013.21:331.82:231.17:005:49Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:1516.19:3112.72:173.83:120.26:585:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:5015.510:5812.43:055.74:05-0.36:565:52Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:3114.74:037.65:04-0.46:545:53Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:5512.510:23 AM13.75:298.96:10-0.36:535:55Third Quarter29Mon
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 9:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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