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 29m at 7:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:158.83:594.55:480.87:395:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:286.410:59 AM8.75:115.46:460.07:385:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:477.211:50 AM8.66:366.07:42-0.77:365:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:397.912:488.67:536.18:34-1.27:355:12Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:218.51:508.68:575.99:23-1.57:335:14Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:598.92:538.59:535.510:10-1.57:325:15New Moon6Mon
7Tue5:359.23:538.410:455.010:55-1.27:305:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed6:099.44:528.111:364.411:39-0.67:295:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:429.45:507.812:283.87:275:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:159.36:487.312:230.21:203.27:265:22Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:479.27:516.81:071.22:142.67:245:24Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:198.99:046.31:532.33:082.27:225:25Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:528.610:426.12:403.44:031.87:215:27First Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:278.33:334.45:011.67:195:29First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:366.410:06 AM7.94:405.36:001.47:175:30First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:056.910:51 AM7.66:055.86:581.17:155:32First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:057.411:43 AM7.47:366.07:500.97:145:33Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:497.812:407.38:466.08:350.77:125:35Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:238.11:377.39:315.89:140.57:105:37Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:508.22:307.410:035.59:500.47:085:38Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:128.33:197.510:315.110:240.47:065:40Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:318.44:077.511:014.610:570.57:045:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu5:508.54:547.511:334.111:310.87:035:43Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:128.65:427.412:083.57:015:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:398.76:337.212:071.212:472.86:595:46Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:088.77:287.012:441.91:302.16:575:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:398.68:316.71:232.62:171.56:555:50Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:138.59:476.62:063.53:081.06:535:51Third Quarter28Tue
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 12:09 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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