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 54m at 3:16 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:168.85:347.69:56-1.79:435.75:109:04Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:478.86:298.410:36-2.610:426.35:109:05New Moon2Fri
3Sat3:228.77:188.911:18-3.211:406.75:099:06New Moon3Sat
4Sun4:018.58:059.212:01-3.35:099:07New Moon4Sun
5Mon4:458.28:519.212:406.812:46-3.05:089:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:347.79:369.11:456.71:32-2.55:089:09Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:267.210:199.03:016.42:19-1.75:079:09Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:236.511:008.84:325.93:06-0.85:079:10Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:275.811:358.65:575.23:530.25:079:11First Quarter9Fri
10Sat9:455.16:584.34:401.45:069:11First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:048.411:30 AM4.67:423.45:282.65:069:12First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:258.22:094.88:162.46:223.85:069:13First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:448.13:575.68:451.57:244.85:069:13Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:058.05:046.59:120.68:315.75:069:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:287.95:527.39:40-0.29:356.35:069:14Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:557.96:307.910:09-0.910:306.65:069:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:237.87:048.410:41-1.511:186.95:069:15Full Moon17Sat
18Sun2:557.87:378.611:15-1.95:069:15Full Moon18Sun
19Mon3:297.88:108.812:017.011:52 AM-2.25:069:16Full Moon19Mon
20Tue4:107.88:428.912:437.012:32-2.45:069:16Full Moon20Tue
21Wed4:597.69:159.01:316.81:15-2.35:069:16Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:577.39:479.02:266.51:58-2.05:079:16Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:036.810:189.03:285.92:42-1.35:079:17Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:186.110:489.04:305.03:26-0.35:079:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:455.411:179.05:293.94:111.05:089:17Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon11:284.911:468.96:242.54:582.45:089:17Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:435.17:151.15:533.95:089:17Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:158.93:406.18:03-0.37:015.35:099:17Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:478.84:547.38:50-1.48:196.25:109:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:228.75:478.19:35-2.29:336.85:109:16Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:17 am — 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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