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 2h 39m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:088.16:52-0.48:335.87:096:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:146.73:488.37:59-0.49:215.17:106:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:426.84:228.49:00-0.310:024.27:126:46Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:037.14:528.59:530.010:413.27:136:43Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:177.45:208.610:420.611:222.17:156:41New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:237.75:468.611:271.47:166:39New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:257.96:138.512:021.012:122.37:176:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:268.06:418.312:440.212:593.37:196:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:298.07:098.01:27-0.41:504.37:206:33Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:358.07:397.62:11-0.62:485.27:226:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:488.18:117.22:57-0.64:025.87:236:29Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:058.13:46-0.35:506.07:256:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:178.24:400.28:185.87:266:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:168.35:410.79:205.37:286:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:038.36:481.29:534.97:296:21First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:285.63:408.37:541.510:144.47:316:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:585.84:078.28:501.710:293.87:326:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:126.14:278.19:362.010:463.27:346:15Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:106.54:418.010:162.411:052.47:366:13Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:006.94:568.010:522.811:291.67:376:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:477.25:158.111:263.311:560.87:396:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat6:337.65:388.012:023.97:406:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:217.96:038.012:260.012:404.67:426:06Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:128.16:287.81:01-0.61:225.37:436:04Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:078.36:517.71:40-1.02:115.87:456:02Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:108.37:107.42:24-1.23:116.37:466:01Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:208.47:107.23:14-1.24:306.57:485:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:298.54:10-0.96:266.47:505:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:298.65:12-0.58:485.87:515:55Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:168.75:200.17:554.96:534:54Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:548.76:280.78:243.96:544:52Waning Crescent31Mon
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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