Tides Today & Tomorrow in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA.
Next low tide : 2:56 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 8:45 am (12.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446969
Common Questions About Tides

Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:5311.910:2312.34:361.05:207.25:306:52First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:2812.15:351.37:037.55:316:50First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:4012.56:391.48:297.25:336:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:3811.33:2913.07:421.49:256.75:346:46Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:4411.54:0313.38:371.210:036.15:356:45Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:4011.84:2913.59:241.110:325.55:366:43Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:2712.24:4913.610:031.110:564.85:386:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:0912.55:0813.810:391.211:214.05:396:39Full Moon8Thu
9Fri4:4912.85:2914.111:141.511:483.15:406:37Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:2913.15:5314.211:492.05:426:35Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:1113.36:2014.312:192.212:242.75:436:33Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:5613.46:4914.312:541.31:023.55:446:31Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:4413.47:2214.21:330.61:424.55:466:29Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:3713.27:5813.92:160.12:265.65:476:27Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:3712.98:4113.43:04-0.23:186.55:486:25Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:4912.79:3512.93:58-0.24:247.35:506:22Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:1212.74:59-0.15:497.65:516:20Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:3313.16:060.07:207.25:526:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:0712.12:3213.77:150.18:326.25:546:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:2812.33:1614.28:190.29:264.95:556:14Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:3912.83:5314.79:160.410:103.65:566:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:4213.44:2615.010:070.810:512.35:576:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri4:3813.84:5815.110:551.511:311.15:596:08New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:3214.15:3015.111:402.46:006:06New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:2314.26:0314.812:090.312:253.46:016:04Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:1414.26:3814.312:48-0.21:104.56:036:02Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:0614.07:1513.61:28-0.41:585.56:046:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:5913.77:5612.82:10-0.32:506.46:055:58Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:5713.38:4312.02:540.13:527.16:075:56First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:0512.99:3911.23:440.75:137.46:085:54First Quarter30Fri
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 11:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places Olympia, Budd Inlet, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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