Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 10:33 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 5:07 pm (8.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:179.44:238.312:066.77:414:16Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:589.55:167.912:11-2.31:056.57:424:16Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:409.56:187.312:57-1.92:146.17:444:15Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:229.57:316.61:45-1.13:315.47:454:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:029.48:585.82:35-0.14:484.47:464:14Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:409.410:475.43:271.25:563.27:474:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:179.34:242.66:511.97:484:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:585.611:53 AM9.25:274.07:370.77:494:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:386.612:289.16:385.18:18-0.37:504:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:487.61:048.97:505.98:56-1.07:514:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:418.41:418.78:576.59:33-1.57:524:13New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:269.02:198.59:566.710:09-1.77:534:13New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:079.42:598.310:506.810:46-1.77:544:13New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:459.53:418.011:426.711:24-1.57:554:13New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:229.54:257.712:346.57:564:14Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:569.45:117.312:02-1.11:306.37:574:14Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:279.36:006.912:40-0.62:285.97:574:14Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:569.26:546.31:190.13:275.47:584:14Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:229.17:575.71:580.94:234.77:594:15First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:479.09:125.32:361.95:144.07:594:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:148.910:525.03:132.95:583.18:004:16First Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:428.83:534.06:372.28:004:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:435.511:13 AM8.74:445.07:141.38:014:17Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:186.411:45 AM8.75:595.97:500.48:014:17Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:067.312:208.77:176.58:27-0.58:014:18Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:428.012:588.78:236.99:05-1.48:024:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:158.61:418.89:177.09:46-2.08:024:19Full Moon27Fri
28Sat5:479.12:318.810:077.010:28-2.48:024:20Full Moon28Sat
29Sun6:209.43:268.710:566.811:11-2.48:024:21Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:539.64:258.411:496.411:55-2.18:024:22Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:279.75:318.012:485.88:024:23Waning Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 7:50 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 Bellingham, WA?

Bellingham, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, WA?

Tide predictions for Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, WA?

Tide data for Bellingham, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449211. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449211.

What is the moon phase in Bellingham, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bellingham, WA is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Bellingham, 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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