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 3h 52m 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 - Sep 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:286.88:568.23:30-0.13:214.66:277:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:127.04:25-0.54:265.66:297:49Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:527.45:24-0.56:026.36:307:47Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:067.96:28-0.38:396.36:317:45Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:598.27:36-0.210:046.06:337:43Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:226.64:408.38:410.010:415.66:347:41Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:446.65:148.39:350.111:035.26:367:39Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:566.75:428.210:190.311:204.76:377:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:556.86:038.010:550.511:404.16:387:35New Moon9Fri
10Sat4:456.96:177.911:280.96:407:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun5:326.96:287.912:053.512:001.46:417:30New Moon11Sun
12Mon6:197.06:417.912:322.812:312.16:437:28New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:076.96:597.81:022.01:032.96:447:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:576.97:217.71:351.31:373.76:467:24Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:536.97:437.62:090.82:134.56:477:22Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:586.98:047.42:480.32:535.36:487:20Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:256.98:187.33:320.03:426.06:507:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:207.24:23-0.24:596.56:517:16First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:407.65:24-0.26:586.76:537:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:257.96:32-0.38:306.56:547:11First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:588.17:41-0.59:105.96:557:09Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:517.04:248.28:42-0.59:465.16:577:07Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:187.14:488.39:36-0.410:243.96:587:05Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:367.45:118.410:230.111:042.67:007:03Full Moon24Sat
25Sun4:487.65:348.511:080.911:451.37:017:01Full Moon25Sun
26Mon5:567.85:588.611:521.97:036:59Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:028.06:248.612:280.112:363.17:046:56Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:088.06:528.41:13-0.81:244.27:056:54Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:188.07:228.11:59-1.32:175.27:076:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:358.07:547.72:47-1.43:236.07:086:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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