Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 20m at 12:49 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:46 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:348.010:437.92:315.22:55-0.95:476:40Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:267.411:577.93:475.53:56-0.35:456:41Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:296.86:225.56:010.36:427:43Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:018.011:50 AM6.38:085.07:100.96:407:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:538.11:276.19:184.48:161.46:387:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:368.13:006.210:013.79:131.96:367:47Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:108.14:106.510:312.910:012.46:347:49Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:378.05:066.910:572.310:422.96:327:50Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:577.95:547.211:231.611:213.46:307:52New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:147.86:377.411:501.011:583.96:287:53New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:327.77:177.612:190.56:267:55New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:567.77:577.712:374.312:510.16:247:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:247.68:387.81:174.71:25-0.16:227:58Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:547.49:237.82:005.12:02-0.26:207:59Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:277.210:137.72:475.42:42-0.26:188:01Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:026.911:097.63:415.73:270.06:168:02Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:416.64:475.84:160.26:148:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:087.69:35 AM6.36:045.65:110.56:128:05First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:007.710:51 AM6.07:165.26:110.96:108:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:437.812:175.88:064.67:131.36:098:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:187.91:456.08:463.68:121.76:078:10Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:518.03:106.49:242.49:082.26:058:11Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:228.24:257.010:021.19:592.86:038:13Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:558.45:297.610:42-0.210:483.46:018:14Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:298.66:278.211:24-1.211:384.15:598:16Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:068.67:238.512:07-2.05:578:17Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:458.68:198.712:294.612:53-2.35:568:18Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:278.39:168.71:245.11:41-2.35:548:20Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:137.910:158.72:265.42:32-1.95:528:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:047.311:158.53:385.53:25-1.25:508:23Third Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 4:17 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 6% 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 (6% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA