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 4h 10m 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 - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:076.12:268.87:301.38:562.66:564:50Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:376.62:548.88:262.19:311.46:574:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:507.23:218.89:162.910:060.36:594:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:537.83:478.710:043.810:42-0.67:014:46New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:508.34:138.510:534.611:19-1.27:024:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun6:458.74:408.311:435.411:57-1.57:044:42Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:398.95:097.912:406.07:054:41Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:349.05:387.512:37-1.41:486.37:074:40Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:319.06:087.01:19-1.13:226.47:094:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:308.96:396.52:04-0.56:166.17:104:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:268.87:415.92:540.17:325.67:124:35First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:168.73:490.98:005.17:134:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:568.64:491.68:234.47:154:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:268.55:522.28:403.87:164:31Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:445.31:478.46:512.88:543.07:184:30Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:175.72:048.47:443.49:102.17:194:29Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:236.32:238.48:303.99:311.27:214:28Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:167.02:458.49:124.59:560.27:224:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:027.63:098.49:535.110:25-0.77:244:26Full Moon19Sat
20Sun5:478.23:358.410:355.710:58-1.47:264:25Full Moon20Sun
21Mon6:328.74:018.311:196.211:35-2.07:274:24Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:209.04:288.212:076.67:284:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:109.24:538.012:17-2.21:046.87:304:22Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:049.35:177.61:03-2.12:136.97:314:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:589.35:447.11:53-1.73:446.67:334:20Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:519.37:596.32:47-1.06:226.07:344:19Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:389.29:515.73:46-0.17:025.07:364:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:199.24:470.97:353.87:374:18Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:559.25:522.08:082.57:384:17Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:475.81:269.16:563.18:411.27:404:17Waning Crescent30Wed
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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