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 8h 20m 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 - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:519.19:465.42:471.94:563.68:024:24Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:269.111:265.43:322.85:462.68:024:25Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue11:029.04:273.96:341.58:024:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:315.911:41 AM9.05:344.87:220.48:024:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:586.812:239.16:505.68:08-0.68:024:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:557.71:099.18:006.08:53-1.58:024:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:418.51:599.19:036.29:39-2.18:014:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun5:239.12:539.010:006.110:24-2.48:014:32New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:039.53:498.810:565.911:10-2.38:014:33New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:429.74:468.411:535.611:56-1.88:004:34Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:219.85:447.912:535.18:004:35Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:599.86:447.212:42-1.01:564.57:594:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:379.77:506.51:280.03:013.97:584:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:159.59:095.92:151.24:073.27:584:40First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:529.211:005.63:042.55:112.57:574:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:288.93:573.76:111.97:564:42First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:045.911:05 AM8.65:004.87:051.37:564:44First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:356.711:44 AM8.36:185.77:510.87:554:45Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:377.512:248.17:406.28:310.47:544:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:228.01:078.08:506.39:070.17:534:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:598.41:527.99:436.49:41-0.17:524:50Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:308.72:377.810:236.210:14-0.37:514:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:578.83:227.810:596.110:47-0.37:504:53Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:208.94:067.711:345.811:20-0.37:494:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:428.94:517.512:105.57:484:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:049.05:387.312:495.07:474:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:299.16:276.912:290.31:314.57:464:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:579.17:226.51:050.92:153.97:445:01Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:289.18:256.11:421.63:033.27:435:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:019.09:425.82:222.53:552.47:425:04Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:368.911:255.83:063.54:501.67:405:06Third 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 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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