Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 22m at 9:54 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:216.012:468.56:384.68:281.37:424:16Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:296.81:128.37:445.38:560.67:434:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:217.51:398.28:425.89:230.17:444:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:048.12:088.19:336.19:51-0.47:454:15Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:408.52:408.110:186.310:21-0.77:474:14Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:138.83:168.011:006.510:52-0.97:484:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:449.03:537.811:426.511:26-1.07:494:14Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:149.14:317.612:276.57:504:13Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:459.25:137.312:02-0.91:166.37:514:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:179.25:596.912:39-0.72:106.07:524:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:509.36:546.41:19-0.33:075.67:534:13Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:259.38:045.92:010.34:054.97:544:13Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:009.39:285.42:451.15:004.07:554:13Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:359.211:085.33:332.15:522.97:554:14Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed11:129.24:293.26:401.77:564:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:095.711:49 AM9.25:344.37:260.47:574:14Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:456.712:299.36:465.28:11-0.77:584:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:497.61:119.37:565.88:55-1.77:584:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:408.51:579.28:596.29:39-2.37:594:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon5:269.12:469.19:576.310:23-2.57:594:15New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:089.53:388.910:546.311:08-2.48:004:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:509.74:318.411:516.111:52-2.08:004:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:309.85:267.912:535.78:014:17Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:099.76:237.212:37-1.31:595.38:014:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:479.67:246.51:22-0.33:084.78:024:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:249.48:355.82:070.84:154.08:024:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:589.210:115.32:532.05:193.38:024:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:308.93:413.36:152.58:024:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:355.411:01 AM8.74:374.47:031.88:024:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:226.211:32 AM8.55:465.47:441.18:024:22Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:317.012:078.37:056.18:240.78:024:23Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:00 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 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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