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 1h 04m 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 - Dec 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:398.810:414.94:011.87:294.07:424:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:008.64:532.97:513.17:434:15Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:185.112:178.55:504.08:102.17:444:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:005.912:368.56:504.98:311.17:454:14Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:046.812:588.47:505.88:550.27:474:14Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:527.71:218.48:466.49:21-0.77:484:14Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:318.41:468.49:366.99:52-1.47:494:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu6:078.92:118.410:227.210:26-1.97:504:13New Moon8Thu
9Fri6:429.22:368.511:077.411:04-2.27:514:13New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:209.53:048.411:537.511:46-2.37:524:13New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:589.53:438.212:467.47:534:13Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:389.64:397.812:30-2.21:497.17:544:13Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:169.66:017.21:17-1.73:046.67:554:13Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:529.57:346.32:04-0.94:215.67:554:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:259.59:165.52:520.25:264.47:564:14First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:569.511:195.23:421.56:192.97:574:14First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:269.44:353.17:041.47:584:14First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:405.811:55 AM9.45:374.67:460.07:584:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:177.012:259.36:505.98:26-1.17:594:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:228.112:579.18:056.89:06-1.97:594:15Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:119.01:329.09:157.39:45-2.48:004:16Full Moon21Wed
22Thu5:559.52:118.710:187.510:25-2.58:004:16Full Moon22Thu
23Fri6:359.82:558.511:167.411:06-2.38:014:17Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:139.83:438.112:127.28:014:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:509.74:347.81:116.98:024:18Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:259.65:257.312:28-1.32:146.58:024:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:579.46:206.71:10-0.63:175.98:024:20Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:249.27:226.01:500.34:165.28:024:21Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:479.18:385.42:291.35:074.48:024:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:088.910:195.03:062.55:513.58:024:22Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat10:298.83:423.76:262.38:024:23Third Quarter31Sat
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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