Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 9:54 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 4:30 pm (7.8 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:308.24:557.110:180.610:183.35:498:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:048.45:537.810:57-0.611:063.85:478:26Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:408.56:478.311:38-1.511:554.35:458:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed5:188.57:418.612:22-2.15:448:29Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:008.48:368.812:474.81:09-2.45:428:30Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:458.19:328.81:455.11:58-2.25:408:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:347.610:308.72:515.32:49-1.75:398:33Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:297.011:288.64:075.23:44-1.05:378:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:356.35:364.94:410.05:368:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:248.610:57 AM5.67:104.25:421.05:348:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:158.512:435.38:203.46:471.95:338:39Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:008.42:335.59:092.57:512.85:328:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:378.23:556.19:451.78:523.55:308:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:088.04:576.710:141.09:464.15:298:43Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:337.95:477.210:410.410:344.65:278:44Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:567.86:317.711:08-0.111:195.05:268:45New Moon16Mon
17Tue4:217.77:118.011:37-0.55:258:47New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:497.57:478.212:025.312:08-0.85:248:48New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:217.48:238.312:465.512:41-0.95:238:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri5:567.28:588.31:335.71:17-0.95:218:51Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:336.99:348.42:255.71:54-0.85:208:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:136.610:128.43:235.72:34-0.55:198:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:586.210:518.34:265.53:17-0.15:188:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:535.811:298.35:315.14:020.45:178:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:045.36:284.64:511.15:168:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:078.311:28 AM5.17:143.85:461.85:158:58First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:438.31:025.17:542.86:462.65:148:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:198.42:425.68:331.67:493.45:149:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:558.54:056.49:120.48:504.15:139:01Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:328.65:087.29:52-0.89:474.65:129:02Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:128.76:028.010:34-1.910:425.05:119:03Full Moon31Tue
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 7:12 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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