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 5h 27m 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 - May 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:328.32:125.89:063.18:221.85:488:25Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:588.43:476.49:421.69:172.85:478:26Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:238.55:047.210:190.010:083.85:458:28Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:508.66:097.910:58-1.410:594.75:438:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:198.77:088.511:39-2.411:515.55:428:30New Moon5Fri
6Sat4:518.68:048.912:21-2.95:408:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun5:268.49:009.012:466.11:06-3.05:398:33Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:048.09:568.91:476.41:53-2.65:378:35Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:467.510:548.83:016.52:43-1.95:368:36Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:356.911:518.64:416.33:35-1.15:348:37First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:366.26:565.84:31-0.15:338:39First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:428.59:56 AM5.58:065.05:290.85:318:40First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:248.311:40 AM5.08:494.26:281.85:308:42First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:588.11:554.99:203.37:282.75:298:43Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:228.03:375.59:422.48:253.65:278:44Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:377.84:476.210:021.59:174.45:268:46Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:507.85:416.910:220.610:065.15:258:47Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:077.86:267.510:45-0.210:515.75:248:48Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:297.77:068.011:11-0.911:356.15:228:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:537.77:448.311:40-1.45:218:51Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:197.68:238.512:196.412:13-1.85:208:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:447.69:038.71:056.712:50-2.05:198:53Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:017.59:458.71:556.81:31-2.05:188:54Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:087.310:298.72:546.82:16-1.85:178:56Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:347.011:108.74:066.63:03-1.55:168:57Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:376.511:488.75:276.13:52-0.95:158:58Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:145.86:325.34:440.05:148:59Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:208.711:01 AM5.27:174.15:381.15:139:00Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:508.712:555.07:572.76:362.45:139:01Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:188.72:575.68:371.27:383.75:129:02Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:468.84:286.69:16-0.38:414.85:119:03Waning Crescent31Wed
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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