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 5h 05m 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 - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:538.15:137.39:42-0.29:315.55:109:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:297.95:597.810:16-0.610:285.85:119:16Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:057.76:378.110:49-0.911:175.95:129:15New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:437.67:128.311:21-1.05:139:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:227.47:428.412:015.811:55 AM-1.05:139:15New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:037.38:108.512:445.712:30-0.95:149:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:467.18:368.51:275.61:05-0.75:159:14Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:316.89:028.52:135.31:42-0.45:169:13Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:196.49:298.53:014.92:180.15:179:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:116.09:598.53:504.52:560.75:189:12Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:115.510:308.54:393.93:351.55:189:11First Quarter11Tue
12Wed10:225.111:048.45:283.24:172.45:199:11First Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:495.011:398.46:172.35:053.35:209:10First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:445.37:061.46:064.25:219:09First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:178.43:266.07:540.47:184.95:239:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:588.44:296.88:41-0.68:295.45:249:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:438.55:177.59:28-1.59:325.65:259:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:338.55:598.110:15-2.110:295.55:269:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:288.56:388.511:01-2.511:245.35:279:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:258.47:168.811:47-2.55:289:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:238.27:549.012:195.012:34-2.25:299:02Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:237.88:329.01:164.51:21-1.55:309:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:257.29:109.02:173.92:08-0.65:329:00Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:306.59:488.93:203.22:560.65:338:59Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:455.910:268.74:242.63:461.85:348:58Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:205.511:058.45:281.94:403.05:358:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:165.66:311.45:434.15:378:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:536.27:300.86:585.05:388:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:277.84:036.98:230.48:185.55:398:53Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:117.64:557.49:090.19:305.65:418:51Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon1:577.45:367.89:50-0.110:255.65:428:50Waning Crescent31Mon
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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