Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 6:12 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 2:34 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:598.93:253.55:191.47:395:07First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:065.910:35 AM8.84:214.76:160.47:385:09First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:096.711:15 AM8.75:375.87:12-0.57:365:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:227.612:028.77:056.48:05-1.37:355:12Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:118.412:588.68:226.68:56-1.77:335:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:538.91:598.59:266.59:44-2.07:325:15Full Moon6Sat
7Sun5:309.33:018.410:206.210:30-1.97:305:17Full Moon7Sun
8Mon6:069.44:018.211:115.711:15-1.57:295:19Full Moon8Mon
9Tue6:399.44:587.912:025.17:275:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:119.35:547.512:534.57:265:22Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:419.26:527.012:410.01:453.97:245:24Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:099.07:556.51:241.12:373.37:225:25Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:368.79:116.02:072.23:292.77:215:27Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:048.511:045.92:523.44:212.27:195:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:338.23:434.65:151.77:175:30Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:116.310:06 AM7.94:515.56:091.37:155:32Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:377.110:44 AM7.66:226.27:030.97:145:33Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:327.711:31 AM7.47:586.47:520.67:125:35Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:118.112:267.39:086.48:360.37:105:37Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:438.41:237.49:486.29:160.07:085:38Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:098.52:187.510:166.09:54-0.37:065:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:328.63:107.610:425.710:30-0.47:045:42New Moon22Mon
23Tue5:538.74:007.711:115.211:05-0.37:035:43New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:148.74:517.611:454.611:410.07:015:45New Moon24Wed
25Thu6:378.85:437.512:233.96:595:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:028.86:397.312:190.61:063.16:575:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:308.87:416.912:571.41:522.36:555:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:008.78:526.61:382.42:411.46:535:51Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 4:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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