Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 4:43 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 02m at 12:50 pm (6.3 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 - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:095.211:048.15:402.44:293.45:438:49Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:065.36:281.55:194.55:448:47Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:186.07:160.56:325.45:468:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:098.04:266.98:06-0.47:546.15:478:44Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:498.15:117.78:56-1.39:056.35:488:43Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:388.25:508.29:45-2.110:046.35:508:41Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:358.36:268.510:34-2.510:566.15:518:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:388.47:008.711:21-2.711:475.65:528:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue4:418.37:348.812:09-2.55:548:36New Moon9Tue
10Wed5:448.08:088.912:405.012:56-1.95:558:34Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:487.68:418.81:374.31:42-0.95:578:33Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:557.09:148.82:363.42:290.35:588:31Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:096.49:478.63:372.63:171.65:598:29First Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:395.910:218.34:381.84:093.06:018:28First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:365.95:391.15:094.36:028:26First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:236.56:380.66:275.36:048:24First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:417.37:370.28:035.96:058:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:187.34:367.98:31-0.19:366.06:068:20Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:087.15:198.29:20-0.310:375.96:088:18Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:047.05:558.410:03-0.411:135.76:098:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:597.06:268.310:42-0.411:405.56:118:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:507.16:538.211:18-0.36:128:13Full Moon22Mon
23Tue4:377.17:148.212:065.211:53 AM-0.26:138:11Full Moon23Tue
24Wed5:237.17:338.112:364.812:270.16:158:09Full Moon24Wed
25Thu6:097.07:518.11:084.31:000.56:168:07Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:566.88:128.11:443.81:341.16:188:05Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:476.68:378.02:223.22:081.86:198:03Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:446.39:037.93:032.52:442.76:208:01Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:516.19:317.83:461.83:223.66:227:59Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:136.010:017.64:341.14:084.66:237:57Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:106.35:270.55:105.56:257:55Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:46 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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