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 57m at 4:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:537.89:038.812:546.61:00-2.55:109:04Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:137.79:508.91:486.81:44-2.55:109:05Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:357.410:388.92:536.82:32-2.25:099:06Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:127.011:248.94:126.53:23-1.75:099:07Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:106.35:455.94:17-0.95:089:08First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:058.910:01 AM5.57:034.95:120.15:089:09First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:438.911:51 AM5.07:513.76:111.35:079:10First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:168.81:545.18:312.37:122.65:079:10Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:478.83:425.89:090.98:143.85:079:11Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:178.84:586.89:46-0.49:164.85:069:12Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:478.75:587.710:23-1.510:145.65:069:12Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:178.66:508.410:59-2.211:126.25:069:13Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:508.47:378.911:37-2.65:069:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu4:248.18:229.112:096.512:16-2.65:069:14Full Moon14Thu
15Fri5:027.79:059.11:096.612:57-2.35:069:14Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:447.39:489.02:166.51:40-1.95:069:15Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:306.910:308.93:326.32:24-1.25:069:15Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:216.411:088.74:575.83:08-0.55:069:16Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:215.811:418.56:105.33:530.45:069:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:335.17:044.54:391.35:069:16Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:088.411:02 AM4.77:433.75:252.35:069:16Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:308.21:064.68:142.86:163.45:079:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:538.13:285.18:421.97:154.35:079:17Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:168.14:446.09:090.98:175.25:079:17Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:428.05:356.99:37-0.19:165.95:089:17Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:108.06:157.610:08-1.010:096.35:089:17Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:398.16:528.210:41-1.710:586.65:099:17New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:108.17:288.611:19-2.411:446.85:099:17New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:468.18:058.911:59-2.75:109:16New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:308.08:429.012:336.812:43-2.95:109:16New Moon30Sat
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 8:53 am — 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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