Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 4:43 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:109.67:157.01:05-0.62:174.17:395:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:439.48:306.31:500.73:193.37:385:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:159.210:105.82:362.14:202.47:375:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:478.93:263.55:191.77:355:12Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:216.010:19 AM8.54:244.86:171.17:345:13Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:086.810:53 AM8.25:435.97:090.67:325:15Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:197.711:32 AM7.97:216.57:570.27:315:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:088.312:187.68:556.78:400.07:295:18Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:478.71:107.59:586.69:19-0.27:285:20Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:208.92:037.510:346.49:56-0.37:265:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:498.92:547.611:006.210:31-0.37:245:23New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:138.93:427.611:275.911:05-0.37:235:25New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:348.84:297.511:575.511:39-0.17:215:27New Moon13Sun
14Mon6:548.85:157.412:315.17:195:28New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:138.86:047.112:120.31:084.57:185:30Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:368.86:576.812:460.91:473.87:165:31Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:008.77:576.41:201.72:293.07:145:33Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:278.69:086.11:552.63:152.27:125:35Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:558.510:426.02:333.74:051.47:105:36First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:258.33:164.85:000.67:095:38First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:016.59:58 AM8.24:185.85:59-0.17:075:40First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:387.310:42 AM8.25:526.67:00-0.87:055:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:308.011:42 AM8.17:266.87:58-1.37:035:43Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:098.512:548.18:366.68:52-1.77:015:44Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:448.92:078.29:316.19:43-1.76:595:46Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:169.13:168.210:205.410:30-1.56:575:48Full Moon26Sat
27Sun5:479.24:208.111:084.611:15-0.96:555:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:179.25:227.911:563.86:535:51Full Moon28Mon
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 7:17 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 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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