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 52m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:437.36:108.010:27-0.311:065.55:438:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:307.36:398.111:01-0.411:415.35:458:47New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:157.37:048.111:35-0.45:468:45New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:597.27:268.212:155.112:09-0.35:478:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:437.17:478.212:504.712:43-0.15:498:42New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:296.98:108.31:274.31:170.35:508:41Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:176.68:378.32:073.91:530.85:518:39Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:096.39:078.32:503.32:301.55:538:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:086.09:398.23:362.73:092.35:548:36Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:175.710:148.14:242.13:523.25:558:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:435.610:528.05:171.44:434.15:578:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:355.96:140.75:494.85:588:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:066.57:120.07:085.36:008:29Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:258.04:057.28:10-0.68:235.56:018:27Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:238.04:497.79:05-1.19:265.36:028:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:258.15:288.19:56-1.510:214.96:048:24Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:288.16:048.410:44-1.611:124.36:058:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:308.16:388.611:30-1.36:078:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:318.07:128.712:023.712:16-0.86:088:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:317.77:458.712:533.01:010.06:098:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:317.38:198.61:452.41:480.96:118:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:356.98:548.42:391.92:362.06:128:12Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:466.59:308.13:341.53:273.06:148:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:146.310:087.74:301.24:254.06:158:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:566.45:291.05:354.86:178:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:236.86:300.97:015.36:188:05Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:287.27:310.88:295.46:198:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:366.84:177.58:280.79:355.36:218:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:366.84:557.79:170.610:185.06:227:59Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:356.85:267.89:590.610:484.76:247:57Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:286.95:507.810:360.611:164.46:257:55New Moon31Thu
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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