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 2h 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 - Aug 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:247.18:599.02:193.92:06-0.25:448:47Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:396.49:288.93:182.72:501.25:458:46Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:065.99:588.84:181.63:352.85:478:44Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:025.85:170.74:264.35:488:43Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:086.46:16-0.15:315.65:498:41Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:397.27:15-0.67:076.45:518:40Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:377.98:12-0.99:016.65:528:38Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:337.65:208.49:06-1.010:306.55:548:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:327.35:578.59:55-1.011:146.35:558:35Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:357.26:308.510:38-1.011:415.95:568:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:337.26:588.411:17-0.85:588:31New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:267.27:218.312:085.611:52 AM-0.65:598:30New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:147.17:398.212:385.112:26-0.26:008:28New Moon13Sat
14Sun6:026.97:548.11:124.612:590.36:028:26Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:516.68:108.11:483.91:321.16:038:24Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:446.38:298.12:263.22:041.96:058:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:426.08:518.03:052.52:362.96:068:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:505.89:157.83:451.83:094.06:088:19First Quarter18Thu
19Fri11:225.89:397.74:291.23:424.96:098:17First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:086.25:170.64:235.86:108:15First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:516.96:120.16:006.56:128:13First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:287.57:13-0.47:536.86:138:11Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:587.98:14-0.99:036.76:158:09Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:427.75:248.29:10-1.49:516.36:168:07Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:007.85:508.310:02-1.710:355.76:178:05Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:138.06:148.510:49-1.711:194.86:198:03Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:238.06:388.611:34-1.36:208:01Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:307.97:038.712:063.712:17-0.66:227:59Full Moon28Sun
29Mon6:377.67:298.712:552.612:590.66:237:57Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:467.37:568.71:451.51:431.96:247:55Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:017.08:258.52:370.52:293.36:267:53Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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