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 5h 45m 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:329.83:418.811:156.911:25-2.78:024:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:099.94:448.312:156.48:024:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:459.95:477.712:12-2.01:205.78:024:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:199.86:536.912:57-1.02:274.98:024:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:529.78:086.11:410.23:343.98:024:28Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:229.59:445.52:251.64:363.08:024:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:519.33:103.15:342.18:014:30Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:035.610:19 AM9.04:004.56:261.38:014:31Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:066.410:48 AM8.75:055.77:130.78:014:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:257.411:20 AM8.46:346.67:550.28:004:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:148.111:56 AM8.28:087.18:34-0.28:004:35Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:538.712:408.19:237.19:11-0.57:594:37Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:269.01:298.010:137.19:46-0.77:584:38Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:559.12:198.010:486.910:21-0.87:584:39New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:219.13:087.911:196.710:55-0.87:574:41New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:449.13:577.811:526.411:28-0.77:564:42New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:049.24:457.612:296.07:564:44New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:249.25:367.212:02-0.41:095.47:554:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:459.36:316.712:350.11:524.77:544:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:089.37:346.31:090.92:373.87:534:48Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:349.28:485.81:441.93:242.87:524:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:019.210:245.72:193.14:141.87:514:51First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:299.12:564.45:080.87:504:53First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:556.110:00 AM9.03:415.66:04-0.27:494:54First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:547.010:37 AM9.05:006.67:02-1.07:484:56Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:457.911:27 AM8.96:467.27:58-1.67:474:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:238.612:308.88:127.38:51-2.07:464:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:579.11:408.79:187.09:40-2.27:445:00Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:309.32:508.610:146.410:27-2.07:435:02Full Moon29Tue
30Wed6:019.53:568.311:065.711:11-1.57:425:04Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:309.54:597.911:584.911:53-0.77:415:05Full Moon31Thu
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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