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 4h 48m 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 - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:168.82:119.29:306.710:07-3.07:414:16Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:049.42:519.210:257.010:52-3.47:424:15Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:519.73:389.011:207.211:39-3.37:444:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:379.84:328.612:227.17:454:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:249.85:328.012:28-2.81:336.87:464:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:099.76:387.21:18-2.02:596.27:474:14Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:529.57:546.32:08-0.94:355.37:484:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:329.49:305.42:590.45:544.27:494:14Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:079.211:475.23:511.96:503.07:504:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon11:389.04:463.37:321.97:514:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:545.812:048.85:504.78:061.07:524:13Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:206.812:278.67:035.88:360.27:534:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:207.812:518.48:176.59:04-0.47:544:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:068.61:178.29:246.99:33-0.97:554:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:459.01:488.110:217.210:04-1.17:564:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun6:209.32:238.011:107.210:36-1.27:574:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:539.43:037.911:547.211:11-1.27:574:14New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:239.43:457.712:377.17:584:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:539.44:297.51:256.97:594:15Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:219.45:167.212:24-0.92:176.57:594:15Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:479.46:096.71:01-0.53:106.18:004:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:149.37:156.11:380.03:595.48:004:16Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:409.38:355.52:160.94:434.48:014:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:069.310:125.12:541.95:253.38:014:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:339.23:353.26:072.08:014:18First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:215.411:01 AM9.24:254.56:500.68:024:19First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:376.311:31 AM9.25:335.77:34-0.78:024:19Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:497.512:059.36:566.78:20-1.88:024:20Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:378.512:469.48:127.29:06-2.68:024:21Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:199.21:359.39:167.49:52-3.18:024:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon5:589.62:339.210:157.410:39-3.08:024:23Full Moon31Mon
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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