Tides Today & Tomorrow in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 4:27 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 pm (13.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446969
Common Questions About Tides

Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:3011.010:0014.84:221.53:565.14:507:45Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:1311.05:180.85:016.94:517:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:0611.86:170.46:368.24:527:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:2912.87:160.08:308.54:537:41Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:3212.54:2413.78:12-0.29:498.34:557:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:3412.25:0514.29:04-0.510:407.94:567:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:3112.15:3814.39:49-0.711:167.54:577:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:2012.26:0314.310:29-0.811:447.04:597:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:0412.36:2214.311:05-0.85:007:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri4:4412.46:3914.312:086.511:38 AM-0.65:017:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:2412.46:5714.512:325.912:11-0.25:027:30New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:0612.27:1714.61:005.112:430.45:047:28Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:5012.07:4114.71:314.31:161.45:057:27Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:3811.88:0614.62:063.31:502.65:067:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:3111.58:3314.42:442.42:264.05:087:23Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:3111.39:0314.13:261.63:045.55:097:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:4411.19:3713.74:150.93:517.05:107:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:2111.35:100.34:578.35:127:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:1812.06:11-0.36:379.05:137:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:2913.07:16-0.98:168.95:147:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:3813.14:1313.88:19-1.69:258.35:157:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:5113.44:4714.49:16-2.110:167.35:177:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:5713.85:1714.910:08-2.311:006.05:187:09Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:5814.15:4715.210:56-2.111:444.65:197:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:5714.16:1615.511:42-1.35:217:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun5:5613.96:4615.612:273.212:260.05:227:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:5513.57:1815.51:122.01:101.65:237:02Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:5713.17:5115.11:561.01:553.35:257:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:0312.68:2714.42:430.42:445.15:266:58Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:1812.29:0613.53:310.23:416.75:276:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:5212.19:5312.64:240.24:597.95:296:54Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:20 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 37% 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 (37% 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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