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 24m 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 - Jul 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:166.39:478.63:295.22:26-0.15:109:16Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:145.810:118.64:174.63:010.75:119:16Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:225.310:378.65:023.73:371.75:129:16Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:454.911:048.55:462.84:142.85:129:15Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:344.96:311.74:574.05:139:15Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:015.67:170.55:565.15:149:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:038.54:266.68:04-0.67:186.05:159:14Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:388.65:167.58:52-1.68:386.65:169:13Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:218.65:568.29:40-2.59:456.75:179:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:138.76:338.610:28-3.010:446.65:179:12New Moon10Wed
11Thu3:138.77:098.911:16-3.211:406.35:189:11New Moon11Thu
12Fri4:188.57:449.012:04-3.05:199:11New Moon12Fri
13Sat5:238.18:199.112:395.812:50-2.55:209:10Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:287.58:529.11:405.11:36-1.65:219:09Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:356.89:249.12:444.22:22-0.45:229:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:496.19:558.93:493.33:071.05:239:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:175.510:268.74:522.33:542.55:259:07First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:165.45:511.44:443.95:269:06First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:185.96:480.75:485.15:279:05First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:476.87:410.27:126.05:289:04Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:037.94:457.58:30-0.28:466.45:299:03Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:437.65:298.09:15-0.510:046.55:309:01Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:297.46:068.39:56-0.710:556.45:329:00Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:207.46:378.410:34-0.811:306.25:338:59Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:127.47:048.411:10-0.95:348:58Full Moon25Thu
26Fri4:037.37:288.412:016.011:44 AM-0.95:358:57Full Moon26Fri
27Sat4:517.27:478.412:345.612:18-0.75:378:55Full Moon27Sat
28Sun5:397.18:058.41:095.212:50-0.45:388:54Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:296.88:248.41:484.61:230.15:398:53Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:226.48:468.52:284.01:560.85:408:51Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:216.09:118.43:103.22:301.85:428:50Waning 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 5:16 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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