Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 2:55 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 9:19 am (6.2 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:228.73:550.57:575.26:574:49Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:048.54:591.38:234.56:594:47Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:358.46:032.08:443.77:004:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:075.41:568.27:022.79:002.97:024:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:375.92:098.17:533.49:162.07:034:43Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:416.52:208.18:394.19:341.17:054:41Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:337.12:368.19:204.89:560.27:074:40New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:187.72:568.110:005.510:22-0.67:084:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:008.23:178.110:406.010:51-1.27:104:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:418.63:388.011:226.511:24-1.67:114:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:248.83:538.012:076.87:134:34Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:119.03:537.912:02-1.812:587.17:144:33Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:029.03:597.812:45-1.82:027.27:164:32Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:569.04:117.41:33-1.63:347.17:184:31Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:469.02:24-1.17:194:29First Quarter15Tue
16Wed11:299.08:406.03:20-0.47:275.67:214:28First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:059.04:190.57:134.57:224:27First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:359.05:201.57:413.07:244:26Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:465.61:039.06:222.78:141.57:254:25Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:346.31:299.17:243.98:490.07:274:24Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:537.31:569.18:235.09:25-1.37:284:23Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:558.32:239.09:205.910:03-2.27:304:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:499.02:538.910:156.510:41-2.77:314:21Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:389.53:258.711:117.011:21-2.77:324:20Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:269.73:598.312:127.27:344:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:139.74:377.912:03-2.41:237.17:354:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:019.55:197.312:48-1.83:016.97:374:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:489.36:106.71:34-1.05:226.47:384:17Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:329.17:216.02:22-0.26:225.77:394:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed11:108.98:505.43:110.87:014.97:414:16Third Quarter30Wed
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 12:07 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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