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 1h 54m 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 - Jul 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:468.28:519.112:466.912:55-3.05:119:16Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:527.89:259.11:456.41:42-2.55:129:16Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:017.29:589.12:525.72:28-1.75:129:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:166.410:309.14:024.73:14-0.45:139:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:415.511:019.15:093.54:011.05:149:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:295.011:319.06:112.24:482.75:159:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:495.37:070.95:434.25:159:13Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:018.83:406.37:58-0.26:555.55:169:13Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:338.64:527.48:45-1.18:206.45:179:12Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:078.35:428.29:29-1.69:436.85:189:12Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:458.16:248.710:10-1.910:516.95:199:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:297.87:018.910:50-2.011:456.85:209:10New Moon12Tue
13Wed3:187.77:358.911:30-1.95:219:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu4:107.58:078.812:296.512:09-1.65:229:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri5:007.38:368.71:116.212:47-1.35:239:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat5:507.09:008.51:555.81:25-0.85:249:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:416.69:208.52:425.42:01-0.25:259:06Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:356.19:398.43:304.72:360.65:269:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:365.610:008.34:174.03:101.65:289:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:485.110:228.25:023.23:422.75:299:03First Quarter20Wed
21Thu11:224.910:478.15:452.34:133.95:309:02First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:285.36:291.44:445.05:319:01First Quarter22Fri
23Sat11:408.07:140.65:328:59First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:117.18:00-0.37:426.75:348:58Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:128.05:407.88:47-1.19:027.05:358:57Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:548.16:088.39:34-1.89:597.05:368:56Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:508.26:378.610:22-2.410:476.85:378:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:558.37:068.711:08-2.711:356.45:398:53Full Moon28Thu
29Fri4:038.37:348.811:54-2.75:408:52Full Moon29Fri
30Sat5:098.18:038.912:255.812:38-2.35:418:50Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:167.78:319.01:204.91:23-1.45:438:49Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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