Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 7:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10m at 11:07 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:488.24:228.311:024.611:20-1.06:564:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:358.54:578.211:475.06:584:48Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:258.75:358.012:01-1.412:375.46:594:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:188.86:177.712:46-1.51:355.77:014:45Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:158.87:087.21:34-1.32:455.77:034:44Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:138.88:126.62:27-0.94:075.57:044:42First Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:108.89:336.13:25-0.25:374.97:064:41First Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:028.84:270.76:514.07:074:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:488.85:331.67:433.07:094:38Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:565.91:298.86:402.48:241.97:104:36Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:286.42:048.77:423.29:011.07:124:35Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:377.12:378.78:393.99:360.17:144:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:357.83:078.59:314.510:10-0.57:154:32Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:258.33:378.310:205.010:44-0.97:174:31Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:128.74:078.111:095.411:19-1.17:184:30Full Moon15Wed
16Thu6:568.94:397.812:005.77:204:29Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:399.05:147.512:555.97:214:28Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:229.05:527.112:35-0.71:596.07:234:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:058.96:346.61:15-0.33:145.87:244:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:488.87:256.11:580.24:455.57:264:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:298.78:295.62:430.96:085.17:274:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:078.69:485.23:321.66:574.57:294:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:418.511:215.14:252.37:283.87:304:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:138.55:233.07:513.07:324:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:115.412:448.56:243.78:142.17:334:20Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:376.01:168.57:234.38:401.27:344:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:366.81:488.68:164.79:090.27:364:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:247.52:228.79:045.29:42-0.77:374:18New Moon28Tue
29Wed5:088.22:588.79:515.510:19-1.57:394:17New Moon29Wed
30Thu5:518.73:368.710:385.810:59-2.07:404:17New Moon30Thu
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 3:27 am — 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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