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 1h 05m 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 - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:459.16:247.512:452.96:515:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:149.07:297.112:431.01:362.26:495:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:428.88:436.81:282.32:261.56:475:55Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:108.510:156.62:153.53:171.16:455:57Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:408.13:094.74:100.96:435:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:056.89:13 AM7.74:195.65:070.86:416:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:387.49:52 AM7.35:576.26:070.76:396:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:437.910:43 AM6.98:066.37:080.76:376:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:308.211:50 AM6.79:206.08:030.66:356:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:068.41:006.79:545.88:510.56:336:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:368.42:046.910:135.49:310.56:316:08Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:008.42:597.010:315.010:070.56:296:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun5:198.33:487.210:544.510:400.76:276:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:358.34:367.311:203.911:131.06:256:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:528.35:257.311:503.211:461.66:236:14New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:128.46:157.212:242.46:216:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:358.37:107.112:212.31:011.66:196:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:018.28:117.012:573.11:420.96:176:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:288.19:237.01:374.02:280.36:156:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:557.910:567.02:225.03:19-0.16:126:22First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:257.73:205.84:17-0.46:106:23First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:427.39:04 AM7.54:426.35:21-0.66:086:25First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:577.810:13 AM7.36:276.56:29-0.66:066:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:478.211:41 AM7.17:526.17:34-0.76:046:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:268.51:087.18:475.48:32-0.66:026:29Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:598.62:297.39:314.69:23-0.36:006:31Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:298.73:407.410:113.610:100.35:586:32Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:568.74:447.610:522.610:541.05:566:34Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:228.75:447.611:331.611:382.05:546:35Full Moon29Tue
30Wed5:478.66:437.612:140.85:526:37Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:138.47:457.612:223.012:560.35:496:38Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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