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 3h 14m 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:157.612:528.28:146.38:560.28:024:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:538.11:328.29:116.59:28-0.38:024:25Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:258.52:138.19:576.610:00-0.68:024:26Full Moon3Mon
4Tue5:538.82:568.110:376.510:33-0.88:024:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:199.03:398.011:156.411:08-0.98:024:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:459.14:247.811:556.111:43-0.98:024:30Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:119.35:127.612:385.88:014:31Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:399.46:037.212:20-0.61:255.38:014:32Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:099.47:006.712:59-0.12:164.78:004:33Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:419.48:066.21:400.63:103.98:004:34Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:169.49:265.72:221.64:063.07:594:36Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:519.311:095.63:082.75:042.07:594:37Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:309.24:013.96:021.07:584:38Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:166.111:12 AM9.15:085.06:580.17:584:40Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:457.011:58 AM9.06:285.87:50-0.77:574:41Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:447.912:498.97:466.28:40-1.37:564:43Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:308.61:458.88:546.39:26-1.77:554:44Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:119.12:428.69:536.110:11-1.77:554:46New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:499.43:388.410:475.810:54-1.57:544:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:249.54:338.111:405.311:36-1.07:534:49New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:589.55:277.712:334.97:524:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:319.56:217.112:18-0.31:264.47:514:52Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:019.37:186.61:000.62:203.87:504:53Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:319.18:226.11:421.63:153.37:494:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:008.99:445.72:242.74:092.87:484:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:308.611:555.73:093.85:042.37:464:58First Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:038.44:004.85:581.87:455:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:546.210:41 AM8.25:085.66:511.37:445:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:076.911:23 AM8.06:346.27:380.97:435:03Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:527.512:107.97:546.48:210.57:415:04Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:268.01:017.88:536.48:590.17:405:06Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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