Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:50 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 9:51 pm (7.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Oct 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:086.95:248.010:441.211:233.07:096:49Full Moon1Fri
2Sat4:597.25:448.111:201.511:522.27:106:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun5:507.46:078.111:572.07:126:45Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:437.66:348.112:261.312:352.77:136:43Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:387.87:028.11:040.51:163.57:156:41Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:377.87:337.91:46-0.22:024.37:166:39Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:447.88:067.72:32-0.72:555.17:186:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:017.88:447.43:24-0.94:015.77:196:35Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:257.94:20-0.85:286.07:216:33Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:398.15:24-0.67:175.97:226:31Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:378.36:32-0.28:465.37:246:29Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:196.43:238.57:410.19:324.57:256:27Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:526.44:008.68:440.510:083.77:276:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:176.74:328.59:391.010:412.77:286:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:287.05:008.510:271.611:151.87:306:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:287.45:248.411:112.311:481.07:316:19New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:247.75:468.211:543.17:336:17New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:167.96:098.012:230.412:383.97:346:15New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:088.16:337.712:58-0.11:264.77:366:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:028.17:007.41:35-0.32:195.37:376:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:008.27:297.02:14-0.33:255.87:396:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:038.28:006.72:56-0.14:526.07:416:07Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:108.23:420.37:265.97:426:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:128.24:340.78:495.57:446:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:028.25:331.29:235.17:456:02First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:408.26:371.59:424.67:476:00First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:355.53:098.27:391.89:524.17:485:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:585.73:308.28:342.110:063.37:505:57Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:126.23:518.39:212.410:262.47:525:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:146.74:138.310:042.810:511.47:535:53Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:107.33:378.49:453.310:220.36:554:52Full Moon31Sun
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 1:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 (47% 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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