Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 4:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2m at 9:24 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:338.111:39 AM8.08:107.28:20-0.57:395:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:598.612:288.19:117.39:03-1.17:375:09Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:248.91:278.29:507.29:45-1.67:365:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:499.12:298.310:257.010:27-1.97:345:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:149.23:308.311:036.511:09-1.97:335:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:409.34:308.211:465.911:51-1.57:315:16Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:069.45:327.912:355.17:305:18Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:339.46:377.312:32-0.81:274.17:285:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:019.47:496.71:140.42:223.07:275:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:309.39:156.21:571.83:191.97:255:22Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:009.211:136.22:413.34:170.97:235:24Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:329.03:314.85:170.27:225:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:226.810:08 AM8.74:396.06:18-0.47:205:27Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:507.710:51 AM8.36:196.87:19-0.77:185:29Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:458.511:47 AM8.08:097.08:15-0.97:175:31Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:278.912:547.79:346.89:05-0.97:155:32Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:039.12:027.610:216.49:50-0.87:135:34New Moon17Sun
18Mon5:359.13:037.510:546.010:30-0.67:115:36New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:049.03:577.511:265.511:08-0.27:095:37New Moon19Tue
20Wed6:298.94:477.312:004.97:085:39New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:498.75:367.112:364.37:065:40Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:068.66:266.812:181.01:143.67:045:42Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:238.57:206.512:521.91:523.07:025:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:428.48:226.31:262.82:322.37:005:45Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:048.29:396.12:003.93:141.86:585:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:288.02:354.93:591.36:565:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:006.38:53 AM7.73:125.84:490.96:545:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:306.99:16 AM7.54:286.55:460.66:525:52First Quarter28Thu
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 1:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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