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 53m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:186.85:167.99:230.110:295.66:277:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:237.05:358.010:04-0.110:515.06:287:50Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:247.15:518.010:41-0.111:184.36:297:48Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:227.36:078.111:170.211:503.46:317:46Full Moon4Tue
5Wed5:197.46:268.211:520.76:327:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:167.46:498.312:272.412:291.46:347:42Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:167.37:148.41:071.31:072.46:357:40Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:207.27:418.41:500.31:493.56:367:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:317.18:118.32:38-0.42:344.56:387:36Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:577.18:458.13:30-0.93:265.56:397:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:397.24:27-1.04:366.16:417:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:077.65:31-0.96:176.46:427:29Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:087.96:41-0.78:126.26:437:27Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:538.17:51-0.59:265.66:457:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:156.94:298.38:54-0.310:094.86:467:23Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:416.95:008.39:470.110:454.06:487:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:557.05:268.310:320.611:183.16:497:19New Moon17Mon
18Tue4:597.15:478.211:121.211:512.26:517:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed5:567.26:058.111:512.06:527:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu6:507.36:238.012:251.412:292.96:537:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:437.46:427.812:590.81:103.86:557:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:377.47:057.61:340.31:544.66:567:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:367.47:307.42:120.12:445.36:587:06Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:477.47:587.12:530.13:465.86:597:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:127.43:380.25:126.17:007:02First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:327.54:300.57:576.17:027:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:327.65:310.79:165.97:036:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:137.86:380.99:375.67:056:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:427.87:421.09:455.17:066:53Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:086.24:027.98:361.09:584.47:086:51Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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