Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 8:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 12:07 am (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:526.09:578.74:011.73:322.55:448:48First Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:255.710:368.65:001.04:253.65:458:46First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:196.06:010.35:294.65:478:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:546.67:03-0.36:485.45:488:43Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:118.24:007.38:04-0.78:115.75:498:41Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:078.04:507.89:00-1.09:245.65:518:40Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:087.85:318.29:50-1.110:225.35:528:38Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:107.76:078.410:36-1.111:114.95:538:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon4:087.66:408.411:17-0.811:554.55:558:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue5:027.47:098.411:57-0.45:568:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed5:547.27:358.312:384.012:360.15:588:32Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:437.07:598.21:213.51:140.85:598:30Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:346.78:238.12:043.01:531.66:008:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:276.38:488.02:492.52:342.56:028:26Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:276.09:177.83:352.13:153.46:038:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:415.89:507.64:231.84:014.26:058:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:345.85:141.54:574.96:068:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:276.26:091.26:115.56:078:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:346.77:060.97:355.86:098:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:007.14:167.18:010.68:445.86:108:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:567.14:477.48:500.29:325.66:128:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:547.25:127.69:35-0.110:095.26:138:11Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:537.45:357.810:16-0.410:454.66:148:09New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:507.55:588.110:56-0.411:233.96:168:08New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:477.66:238.311:36-0.36:178:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:447.76:518.412:043.112:160.26:198:04New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:437.67:228.512:482.212:580.96:208:02Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:437.47:568.61:361.41:421.86:218:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:497.18:328.52:270.72:292.86:237:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:046.89:128.33:220.23:223.86:247:56First Quarter30Mon
31Tue11:346.79:578.04:20-0.14:244.66:267:54First Quarter31Tue
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 4:26 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 Bellingham, WA?

Bellingham, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (74% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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