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 1h 27m 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:229.59:236.31:532.13:171.67:395:07Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:589.311:146.32:423.44:181.07:385:08Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:379.03:374.75:210.67:375:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:066.710:19 AM8.64:485.76:240.37:355:12Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:297.411:09 AM8.26:206.37:250.17:345:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:268.112:057.87:586.48:180.07:325:15Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:108.51:067.69:136.39:02-0.17:315:17Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:468.72:067.510:006.09:410.07:295:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:178.82:597.510:345.610:170.17:285:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:438.73:477.511:055.210:500.47:265:22New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:058.74:337.411:374.711:230.77:245:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:228.75:197.212:114.27:235:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:398.76:057.012:463.67:215:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:598.76:546.812:281.91:243.07:195:28Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:238.67:486.51:012.62:032.57:185:30Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:518.58:506.31:343.42:462.07:165:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:208.410:096.12:084.23:321.57:145:33First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:528.22:455.04:241.07:125:35First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:156.39:27 AM8.13:335.75:210.67:115:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:066.810:12 AM8.04:576.36:220.17:095:38First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:567.411:12 AM7.96:366.57:20-0.47:075:39Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:307.912:227.97:506.38:15-0.77:055:41Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:598.22:348.09:475.710:04-0.98:036:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:278.53:448.110:364.910:50-0.88:016:44Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:558.84:518.211:224.011:35-0.47:596:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:239.05:548.112:102.97:576:48Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:539.26:577.912:190.312:582.07:556:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:249.28:017.71:041.31:481.17:546:51Waning Gibbous28Fri
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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