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 4h 50m 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 - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:349.15:027.412:084.87:405:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:589.05:507.112:504.37:385:08Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:208.96:396.812:281.01:333.87:375:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:428.87:336.41:041.82:173.37:365:11Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:078.78:336.11:412.73:022.87:345:13Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:358.59:485.82:173.63:502.37:335:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:078.42:554.54:401.97:315:16First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:035.99:42 AM8.23:395.35:341.57:305:18First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:146.410:22 AM8.04:496.06:281.07:285:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:127.011:09 AM7.96:256.47:200.57:265:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:457.612:047.97:436.58:080.07:255:23Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:128.01:037.98:386.38:52-0.57:235:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:368.32:038.09:215.99:34-0.87:215:26Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:598.63:048.110:035.310:15-0.87:205:28Full Moon14Sat
15Sun5:248.84:038.110:454.610:56-0.67:185:29Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:519.05:028.011:303.711:380.07:165:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:209.26:027.812:182.87:155:33Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:529.37:057.412:210.81:091.97:135:34Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:259.38:157.01:051.82:031.27:115:36Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:029.19:376.71:523.02:590.77:095:37Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:418.911:196.72:444.13:590.37:075:39Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:258.53:465.05:030.27:055:41Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:597.110:16 AM8.15:065.76:100.17:045:42Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:147.611:18 AM7.76:436.07:150.17:025:44Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:088.112:297.48:135.88:130.17:005:46Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:518.41:417.39:165.49:020.36:585:47Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:278.52:467.39:584.99:430.56:565:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:578.63:417.310:324.410:200.86:545:50New Moon28Sat
29Sun5:238.54:297.311:043.910:561.26:525:52New Moon29Sun
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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