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 4h 31m 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 - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:079.03:428.910:496.111:15-2.77:414:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:569.44:208.711:426.57:424:16Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:479.65:048.412:00-2.812:426.77:444:15Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:399.75:557.912:48-2.61:536.67:454:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:329.66:577.21:39-2.03:196.37:464:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:239.58:146.32:33-1.15:065.67:474:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:129.49:505.63:290.16:354.67:484:14Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:559.311:545.34:281.37:283.47:494:14Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:349.25:312.58:082.37:504:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:525.81:079.06:373.78:401.37:514:13Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:156.71:368.87:414.79:090.47:524:13Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:177.52:018.68:425.59:36-0.37:534:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:088.32:268.49:376.010:04-0.87:544:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue5:528.82:528.210:296.410:34-1.17:554:13New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:329.13:228.011:196.711:06-1.27:564:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:109.33:547.812:106.87:574:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:459.44:307.61:066.77:574:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:209.35:097.212:17-0.92:076.67:584:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:549.35:516.912:55-0.63:186.47:594:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:279.26:416.41:34-0.14:336.07:594:15Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:599.17:475.82:150.45:345.48:004:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:319.19:085.32:571.26:094.78:004:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:029.010:425.13:412.06:373.88:014:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:329.04:313.07:062.78:014:17First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:375.312:039.05:314.07:381.58:014:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:316.112:359.06:374.98:130.28:024:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:427.11:089.07:435.78:51-1.08:024:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:348.01:459.18:446.29:31-2.08:024:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:208.82:259.29:406.610:14-2.78:024:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu6:049.43:119.110:346.810:58-3.08:024:22Full Moon30Thu
31Fri6:479.74:038.911:306.711:45-3.08:024:23Full Moon31Fri
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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