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 35m 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 - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:438.412:465.78:213.87:141.35:498:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:298.42:295.89:122.98:182.05:478:26Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:088.43:536.39:521.99:162.75:468:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:428.34:586.910:271.010:083.35:448:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:118.25:537.410:590.310:563.95:428:30New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:388.16:427.811:32-0.311:424.45:418:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:057.97:278.112:05-0.75:398:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:337.78:108.212:294.812:40-0.85:388:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:047.48:538.31:185.21:16-0.95:368:36Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:387.19:368.32:115.41:55-0.75:358:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:166.810:208.23:125.52:36-0.45:338:38Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:576.411:058.14:215.53:190.15:328:40Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:466.011:488.05:405.34:060.65:308:41First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:475.57:004.94:551.25:298:42First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:298.011:02 AM5.27:564.45:501.85:288:44First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:048.012:275.08:283.76:482.35:268:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:378.02:015.28:542.97:462.95:258:46Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:098.03:265.89:202.08:413.45:248:48Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:418.14:326.59:500.99:333.95:238:49Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:148.25:267.210:23-0.210:214.35:228:50Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:498.36:167.810:59-1.111:094.75:218:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:268.47:058.311:39-1.911:585.15:198:53Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:068.37:538.712:21-2.45:188:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:498.28:438.912:515.41:07-2.65:178:55Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:377.89:349.01:515.51:56-2.45:168:56Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:307.310:259.02:585.42:47-1.85:158:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:326.711:178.94:165.13:40-1.05:158:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:445.95:404.54:360.15:149:00Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:068.811:13 AM5.37:013.65:351.25:139:01Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:528.71:065.18:062.76:382.35:129:02Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:348.62:535.68:541.77:443.35:119:03Waning Crescent31Wed
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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