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 26m at 2:27 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:06 am (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:296.810:148.53:266.12:16-0.85:119:04Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:176.410:468.54:325.82:56-0.35:109:05Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:135.911:148.45:365.33:370.35:109:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:245.311:428.46:264.74:191.15:099:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:494.97:043.85:032.05:089:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:098.312:294.87:362.85:533.15:089:08Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:368.32:335.28:091.56:534.15:089:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:048.44:106.18:440.37:595.15:079:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:348.45:137.19:22-1.09:035.85:079:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:068.66:028.010:02-2.110:026.35:079:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:438.76:478.610:45-3.010:576.65:069:12New Moon11Tue
12Wed3:268.77:309.011:30-3.411:536.75:069:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu4:188.68:139.212:18-3.55:069:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri5:168.38:559.212:526.51:06-3.25:069:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:197.89:379.21:586.21:56-2.55:069:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:257.010:179.23:135.52:45-1.55:069:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:386.210:549.14:334.73:34-0.35:069:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:045.311:298.95:493.64:241.25:069:15First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:014.96:542.55:172.65:069:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:028.82:125.37:481.46:164.05:069:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:328.53:496.28:330.47:275.25:069:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:028.34:567.29:11-0.38:436.05:069:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:318.05:467.99:46-0.99:556.45:079:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:037.86:278.410:19-1.210:556.65:079:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:397.77:048.610:53-1.411:446.65:079:17Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:197.67:378.711:27-1.55:089:17Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:037.58:078.712:276.512:02-1.45:089:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri4:497.38:358.71:086.312:38-1.35:099:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:367.19:008.61:536.11:14-1.15:099:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:246.89:238.62:405.71:50-0.75:109:16Waning 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 5:16 am — 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 12% 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 (12% 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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