Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:16 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 8:34 pm (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Mar 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:129.08:587.01:103.42:120.06:515:53Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:428.910:377.01:544.63:06-0.56:495:54First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:168.62:455.74:05-0.76:475:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:307.38:56 AM8.23:566.55:11-0.76:455:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:567.89:52 AM7.85:446.86:21-0.56:435:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:518.211:11 AM7.47:566.67:29-0.46:416:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:328.512:407.19:116.08:27-0.26:396:02Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:068.62:037.19:485.39:160.06:376:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:358.73:137.110:194.69:580.56:356:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:008.64:137.210:493.810:351.16:336:07Full Moon10Sat
11Sun5:208.55:067.211:203.011:111.86:316:08Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:368.45:577.211:522.211:472.66:296:10Full Moon12Mon
13Tue5:528.36:487.212:251.56:266:11Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:108.27:407.112:253.51:001.06:246:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:338.08:397.11:044.31:370.66:226:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:587.89:537.01:475.12:170.56:206:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:247.611:347.12:365.73:020.56:186:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:527.33:406.33:540.66:166:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:117.38:23 AM7.15:196.54:540.66:146:21Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:117.69:19 AM6.88:056.56:000.66:126:22Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:487.810:46 AM6.78:346.27:020.56:106:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:137.912:096.78:445.77:550.46:086:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:328.01:276.89:045.08:420.56:066:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:498.12:397.19:314.09:240.86:036:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:068.33:467.410:042.810:041.46:016:30New Moon25Sun
26Mon4:268.44:497.710:411.510:452.25:596:31New Moon26Mon
27Tue4:508.65:517.911:200.311:273.15:576:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed5:168.76:548.012:03-0.85:556:34Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:468.78:008.012:114.112:50-1.55:536:35Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:188.69:138.012:595.11:39-1.75:516:37Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:548.310:367.91:555.82:34-1.65:496:38First 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 11:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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