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 4h 41m 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 - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:298.011:15 AM6.77:595.97:090.05:466:40Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:548.11:496.79:305.09:050.26:447:42Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:158.33:146.910:053.89:540.76:427:43Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:378.44:317.310:422.410:401.56:407:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed4:598.65:407.711:220.911:252.46:387:46New Moon5Wed
6Thu5:248.76:458.012:03-0.46:367:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:528.87:498.312:103.512:47-1.46:347:49Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:228.78:548.412:574.51:32-1.96:327:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:548.410:038.31:505.42:20-2.06:307:52Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:298.011:178.32:516.03:11-1.76:287:54Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:087.54:086.44:06-1.16:267:55First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:338.28:56 AM6.96:086.35:08-0.36:247:57First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:398.210:08 AM6.28:365.86:160.46:227:58First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:328.211:46 AM5.79:295.17:251.06:208:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:148.21:395.610:034.48:271.66:188:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:468.13:155.810:263.69:192.26:168:03Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:097.94:246.210:432.810:022.86:148:04Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:237.85:206.611:012.010:413.46:128:06Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:337.76:087.011:221.211:184.16:108:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu4:467.76:537.411:450.411:554.76:088:08Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:047.77:357.712:12-0.36:068:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:267.68:188.012:345.312:42-0.76:048:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:507.59:048.11:155.71:16-1.16:038:13Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:137.49:558.12:016.11:54-1.26:018:14Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:267.310:548.12:536.42:37-1.25:598:16Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:147.111:568.13:596.63:26-1.05:578:17Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:126.95:326.64:20-0.75:558:19Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:518.15:19-0.35:548:20Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:338.210:39 AM5.98:145.56:220.35:528:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:058.212:295.78:344.57:231.05:508:23Waning Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA