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 3h 15m 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 - Jun 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:396.111:508.56:345.83:39-0.15:119:04Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:435.67:405.34:260.55:109:05Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:268.410:04 AM5.18:154.75:161.35:109:05Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:568.311:34 AM4.88:364.06:092.05:099:06Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:218.21:164.88:523.17:052.85:089:07Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:458.23:065.29:122.18:013.65:089:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:118.24:266.09:361.08:554.45:089:09Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:378.25:246.910:04-0.29:475.05:079:10Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:058.36:147.710:37-1.310:365.65:079:10New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:358.47:018.311:14-2.211:266.15:079:11New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:088.47:478.811:55-2.95:069:12New Moon11Sat
12Sun4:458.38:349.012:186.412:39-3.25:069:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:298.19:229.21:156.61:26-3.15:069:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:227.710:109.22:216.52:17-2.75:069:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:247.110:579.13:396.13:09-1.95:069:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:386.311:419.15:085.44:02-0.95:069:14First Quarter16Thu
17Fri10:065.56:364.54:570.35:069:15First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:229.011:55 AM4.97:413.35:551.75:069:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:598.92:055.18:292.06:573.05:069:16Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:328.73:455.99:090.98:024.25:069:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:028.64:576.89:43-0.19:065.15:069:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:318.45:537.610:16-0.910:075.85:069:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:598.16:408.310:47-1.411:046.25:079:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:287.97:228.611:20-1.711:586.45:079:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:007.78:018.811:54-1.85:079:17Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:367.58:378.812:506.512:30-1.75:089:17Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:167.39:128.81:446.41:07-1.55:089:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:007.09:468.72:426.21:47-1.15:099:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:466.610:178.63:425.92:27-0.65:099:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:386.110:458.54:435.53:070.05:109:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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