Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 2:12 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:077.78:250.19:246.55:438:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:347.35:418.09:12-0.310:216.55:458:47Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:287.36:108.29:55-0.610:556.45:468:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:257.46:348.310:34-0.911:226.15:478:44Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:207.46:568.311:10-1.011:525.85:498:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:147.57:148.411:45-1.15:508:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue5:067.47:338.412:255.212:20-0.85:518:39Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:017.27:548.51:034.512:55-0.35:538:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:596.98:178.61:453.71:320.55:548:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:016.58:428.62:312.72:091.55:568:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:126.29:108.63:191.72:482.75:578:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:375.99:398.54:110.73:314.05:588:31Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:346.15:06-0.14:205.26:008:29Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:356.76:06-0.75:326.16:018:27Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:497.47:09-1.17:126.66:038:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:377.98:12-1.48:446.66:048:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:567.95:158.39:11-1.69:526.26:058:22Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:107.75:488.410:04-1.610:445.66:078:20New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:227.76:188.510:51-1.311:294.96:088:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:287.66:468.511:33-0.96:108:16New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:287.47:108.412:124.112:14-0.26:118:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:267.17:328.312:563.312:530.76:128:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:246.87:528.21:392.61:321.86:148:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:256.68:148.02:221.92:132.96:158:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:336.48:377.83:051.42:563.96:178:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:026.39:047.53:501.03:454.96:188:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:576.54:380.84:505.76:208:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:356.95:320.76:266.26:218:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:387.36:320.68:266.36:227:58First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:207.67:350.59:406.16:247:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:096.84:527.88:330.310:095.96:257:54Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:23 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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