Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 50m at 2:55 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:58 pm (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:048.18:368.912:146.912:23-2.95:109:04Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:358.09:219.01:057.01:08-2.95:109:05Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:197.810:059.02:047.01:56-2.75:099:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:217.410:489.03:166.72:46-2.25:099:07Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:426.711:289.04:406.13:37-1.35:089:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:145.86:025.14:29-0.25:089:09Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:038.910:57 AM5.17:063.85:231.25:079:10Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:358.91:024.97:552.46:192.65:079:10Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:058.93:085.58:371.07:224.05:079:11Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:338.84:356.69:15-0.48:285.25:069:12Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:018.75:387.69:52-1.49:356.15:069:12Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:298.56:298.410:29-2.110:386.65:069:13New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:008.37:148.811:06-2.511:376.85:069:13New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:338.07:559.111:44-2.55:069:14New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:127.88:359.112:356.912:23-2.35:069:14New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:557.59:149.01:346.71:04-2.05:069:15Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:437.19:508.82:386.51:46-1.55:069:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:346.710:248.73:496.12:28-0.85:069:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:306.210:528.54:575.63:10-0.15:069:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:345.511:158.45:554.93:510.85:069:16First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:514.911:368.36:414.14:301.95:069:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed11:294.511:588.27:173.25:103.05:079:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:114.77:492.25:574.15:079:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:218.24:135.78:201.16:595.25:079:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:468.15:146.68:510.18:136.05:089:17Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:128.15:557.59:25-0.99:206.65:089:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:408.26:318.210:01-1.710:167.05:099:17Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:128.37:058.610:41-2.411:057.15:099:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:528.47:408.911:24-2.911:537.15:109:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:448.48:159.012:08-3.15:109:16Full Moon30Thu
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 5:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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