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 40m 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:398.18:527.51:104.01:390.05:476:40Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:077.710:097.52:044.92:24-0.15:456:41Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:377.311:337.63:105.63:120.15:436:42Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:116.84:386.04:050.45:416:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:497.88:55 AM6.47:015.95:060.85:396:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:498.010:04 AM6.08:305.66:121.05:376:47Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:348.011:27 AM5.99:075.27:151.25:356:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:098.112:505.99:274.88:081.35:336:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:358.02:036.29:414.38:521.55:316:51Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:548.03:046.59:573.69:311.75:296:53Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:088.03:576.810:192.910:062.15:276:54New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:258.04:487.110:442.010:412.65:256:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed4:458.15:387.411:141.111:183.25:236:57New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:088.16:307.611:480.211:574.05:216:59New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:348.07:267.812:26-0.65:197:00Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:017.98:277.912:404.71:08-1.15:177:02Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:287.79:367.91:295.41:55-1.45:157:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:567.510:548.02:296.02:47-1.35:137:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:297.23:476.33:46-1.15:117:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:088.28:33 AM6.75:336.24:51-0.75:097:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:088.310:16 AM6.27:305.75:59-0.25:077:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:558.411:59 AM6.08:164.87:060.35:057:11Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:338.51:376.18:513.88:050.95:047:12Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:048.54:026.510:242.79:571.66:028:14Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:328.55:117.010:581.610:452.46:008:15Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:578.56:127.411:320.611:313.25:588:17Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:218.37:077.812:08-0.35:568:18Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:458.28:018.112:174.112:44-0.85:548:19Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:117.98:558.31:064.81:21-1.15:538:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:387.69:518.32:005.42:00-1.15:518:22Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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