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 2h 44m 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:236.44:188.09:221.110:193.57:096:49Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:326.74:348.110:031.510:472.47:116:47Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:367.24:538.210:432.011:191.17:126:45Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:367.65:168.311:222.811:55-0.17:146:43Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:357.95:428.412:033.67:156:41Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:358.26:118.412:35-1.112:474.57:166:39Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:378.36:428.31:19-1.71:355.47:186:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:458.37:178.12:06-2.02:316.07:196:35Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:008.37:587.72:59-1.93:416.47:216:33Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:178.33:57-1.45:196.57:226:31Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:248.35:01-0.87:516.07:246:29Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:168.46:110.09:005.27:256:27Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:006.12:588.47:210.79:374.27:276:25Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:496.03:328.48:241.310:073.27:286:23Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:216.34:008.39:192.010:332.27:306:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:336.84:218.210:062.810:591.37:316:19New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:327.24:388.110:483.611:260.57:336:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu6:247.74:548.011:304.311:54-0.17:346:15New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:128.05:127.812:125.07:366:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:588.35:347.712:24-0.612:575.67:386:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:448.45:597.512:56-0.81:476.07:396:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:338.46:257.21:32-0.82:476.37:416:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:268.36:476.92:11-0.64:046.47:426:05Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:258.22:55-0.27:446:04Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:238.23:430.27:456:02First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:108.24:380.69:165.57:476:00First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:458.25:371.19:085.07:485:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:118.25:381.68:074.26:504:57Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:005.61:328.36:362.18:213.16:524:55Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:315.91:538.47:302.78:451.86:534:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:526.62:168.58:203.49:150.46:554:51Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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