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 5h 29m 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:259.01:598.69:477.010:01-1.68:024:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:069.42:358.310:447.110:37-1.78:024:24New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:449.63:168.111:377.111:14-1.58:024:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:209.63:597.812:286.98:024:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:549.54:457.51:196.78:024:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:259.35:337.212:30-0.82:136.38:024:29Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:539.26:246.71:09-0.23:095.88:014:30Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:199.17:236.11:470.54:035.28:014:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:439.08:335.52:241.44:544.58:014:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:088.910:015.13:002.45:393.68:004:34First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:348.83:373.56:192.78:004:35First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:235.211:01 AM8.74:184.66:561.67:594:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:016.111:30 AM8.65:245.77:330.67:594:38Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:007.112:008.66:526.58:11-0.47:584:39Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:388.012:338.68:087.08:51-1.47:574:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:128.71:148.79:087.39:34-2.17:574:42Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:459.22:058.89:597.310:17-2.67:564:43Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:199.53:038.810:487.211:03-2.87:554:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:539.74:058.711:396.811:49-2.57:544:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:279.75:088.312:356.37:534:48Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:019.76:137.712:35-1.91:375.57:524:49Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:359.77:246.91:21-1.02:424.67:514:51Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:089.68:466.12:080.33:473.57:504:52Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:419.510:365.72:541.94:512.47:494:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed10:159.33:443.45:521.37:484:55Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:536.010:48 AM9.04:444.96:490.47:474:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:377.011:24 AM8.76:036.17:39-0.27:464:58Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:448.012:048.47:376.88:25-0.67:455:00Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:328.712:488.19:057.09:07-0.97:445:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:129.11:387.910:126.99:46-0.97:425:03Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:479.32:307.810:556.710:23-0.97:415:05New Moon31Tue
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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