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 2h 23m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:016.89:398.93:014.02:44-0.15:448:47Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:186.110:118.84:032.93:311.35:458:46First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:545.610:458.75:051.94:212.85:478:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:595.76:070.95:194.35:488:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:516.57:060.06:345.45:498:41First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:077.48:03-0.68:046.15:518:40Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:417.95:018.18:55-1.09:316.35:528:38Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:317.75:448.59:43-1.210:376.35:538:37Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:257.56:228.610:26-1.311:236.05:558:35Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:217.46:558.611:07-1.25:568:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:137.37:258.512:005.811:45 AM-1.05:588:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun5:027.27:518.412:355.412:22-0.65:598:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon5:497.18:138.21:115.012:58-0.26:008:28Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:376.88:328.11:504.51:340.46:028:26Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:276.58:518.12:313.92:091.26:038:24Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:226.19:138.03:143.32:442.16:058:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:245.89:387.83:572.73:193.16:068:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:415.610:057.74:422.03:574.16:078:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:415.75:291.44:425.16:098:17Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:076.36:190.85:575.96:108:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:107.07:130.27:376.36:128:13Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:487.68:08-0.48:536.56:138:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:427.45:198.09:01-1.09:446.46:158:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:477.65:488.29:51-1.510:256.06:168:07Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:537.86:158.410:38-1.811:075.46:178:05New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:598.06:428.511:24-1.811:524.76:198:03New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:038.07:108.612:09-1.46:208:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:067.87:388.712:393.812:53-0.66:227:59Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:127.58:088.71:302.81:370.56:237:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:217.18:388.62:241.82:231.86:247:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:416.79:118.43:190.93:133.26:267:53First Quarter31Fri
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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