Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 8:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:368.32:079.19:025.89:43-2.07:414:16New Moon1Mon
2Tue5:269.02:498.99:596.210:24-2.37:424:16New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:119.43:328.710:546.311:06-2.37:434:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:559.64:178.311:516.411:48-2.07:454:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:389.65:057.812:526.37:464:14Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:209.65:557.312:31-1.42:006.07:474:14Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:019.46:496.61:15-0.73:145.57:484:14Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:399.27:515.92:000.34:294.97:494:14First Quarter8Mon
9Tue10:149.09:075.32:451.35:344.27:504:13First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:448.810:565.03:312.46:253.47:514:13First Quarter10Wed
11Thu11:128.64:223.57:062.67:524:13First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:295.411:39 AM8.55:214.57:401.87:534:13Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:006.212:088.46:315.48:111.07:544:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:577.012:408.47:396.08:410.37:554:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:397.71:148.38:386.49:12-0.37:564:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:148.31:508.39:286.79:44-0.97:564:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed5:458.72:298.310:116.810:18-1.37:574:14Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:159.03:108.310:536.810:54-1.67:584:14Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:459.23:548.111:366.711:33-1.77:584:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:179.44:437.912:246.47:594:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:499.55:387.512:14-1.51:196.08:004:15Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:239.66:406.912:56-1.02:195.48:004:16Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:579.67:516.21:40-0.23:214.68:014:16Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:329.69:165.62:250.84:243.58:014:17Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu10:089.511:065.43:132.15:252.48:014:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:459.44:073.46:211.28:024:18Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:175.911:23 AM9.35:114.77:130.18:024:19Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:496.912:049.26:285.88:01-0.88:024:20Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:527.912:489.17:466.48:46-1.48:024:21Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:418.71:368.98:556.79:29-1.88:024:22New Moon30Tue
31Wed5:239.22:258.79:556.710:11-1.78:024:22New Moon31Wed
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 12:56 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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