Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 11:56 pm (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 6:52 pm (8.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jun 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:176.99:248.52:175.81:42-0.95:119:04Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:006.69:578.53:145.72:21-0.55:109:05Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:476.210:318.54:145.43:02-0.15:109:06Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:435.711:058.55:135.03:440.55:099:07First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:525.311:408.46:074.34:291.35:089:07First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:154.96:523.55:192.15:089:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:148.412:525.07:342.56:173.05:089:09First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:498.42:405.58:141.47:213.95:079:10Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:258.54:056.38:540.18:264.65:079:11Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:038.65:067.29:35-1.09:265.15:079:11Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:438.75:577.910:18-2.010:235.55:069:12Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:278.76:438.511:02-2.711:195.75:069:12Full Moon12Mon
13Tue4:158.67:288.911:47-3.05:069:13Full Moon13Tue
14Wed5:078.48:139.112:155.712:34-3.05:069:14Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:028.08:579.21:165.51:21-2.55:069:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:007.49:419.22:235.22:10-1.85:069:15Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:026.710:249.13:364.73:00-0.85:069:15Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:125.911:069.04:524.03:500.45:069:15Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon10:385.211:458.86:053.24:421.75:069:16Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:355.07:102.35:392.95:069:16Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:238.52:315.48:041.56:434.15:069:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:588.33:556.28:480.77:544.95:069:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:308.04:567.09:250.19:025.55:079:17Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:037.85:437.69:58-0.310:035.85:079:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:377.76:238.010:30-0.710:536.05:079:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:147.66:578.211:02-0.911:376.05:089:17New Moon26Mon
27Tue3:537.57:288.311:35-1.15:089:17New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:347.47:568.412:196.012:08-1.15:099:17New Moon28Wed
29Thu5:177.28:228.51:015.812:43-1.05:099:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:017.08:478.61:455.61:19-0.85:109:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 9:24 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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