Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 3:43 pm (7.4 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:126.63:087.97:320.38:474.67:096:50Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:306.83:478.18:330.39:333.77:106:48Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:477.04:218.39:280.510:162.87:126:46Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:587.44:538.510:190.810:581.77:136:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:037.85:258.511:061.411:410.87:146:41Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:048.15:588.511:532.17:166:39Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:028.26:318.412:250.112:412.97:176:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:018.27:078.21:10-0.41:323.77:196:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:038.27:447.81:56-0.62:294.57:206:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:108.18:257.32:45-0.53:355.07:226:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:228.09:116.83:37-0.24:585.37:236:29Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:358.04:320.36:485.37:256:27Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:398.15:330.98:254.97:266:25Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:328.16:381.49:184.47:286:23Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:515.73:138.17:431.89:523.97:296:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:225.93:468.08:412.110:153.47:316:19Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:326.24:107.99:302.410:352.87:326:17Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:256.64:287.910:122.810:572.27:346:15Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:107.04:457.910:503.111:211.67:366:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:527.35:077.911:263.511:480.97:376:12New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:327.65:337.912:023.97:396:10New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:137.96:027.812:180.412:404.47:406:08New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:568.06:327.712:51-0.11:214.87:426:06Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:448.27:057.51:28-0.42:075.27:436:04Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:378.27:407.22:09-0.63:025.67:456:02Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:358.28:216.92:55-0.54:085.87:466:01First Quarter26Fri
27Sat11:378.29:196.53:47-0.35:285.77:485:59First Quarter27Sat
28Sun11:378.39:386.23:440.15:515.36:504:57First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:298.44:480.56:564.56:514:55First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:138.55:551.07:433.66:534:54Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:416.11:528.66:591.68:252.46:544:52Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 5:59 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 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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