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 2h 03m 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:486.69:148.62:325.31:56-0.45:109:16Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:396.29:448.73:214.82:330.15:119:16Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:375.810:158.74:114.23:120.85:129:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:455.310:488.65:013.53:541.75:139:15First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:085.011:228.65:512.64:402.75:139:15First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:535.16:421.55:353.85:149:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:515.77:320.56:444.75:159:14Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:388.64:096.68:22-0.67:585.35:169:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:228.65:037.49:11-1.59:075.75:179:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:118.75:488.19:58-2.210:085.85:179:12Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:048.66:298.510:45-2.611:065.65:189:11Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:018.57:088.811:31-2.65:199:11Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:008.27:469.012:025.312:18-2.45:209:10Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:597.88:239.112:594.91:04-1.85:219:09Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:587.29:009.02:004.31:50-0.95:229:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:016.69:368.93:033.72:360.25:249:07Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:105.910:118.74:063.03:231.45:259:07Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:345.410:468.55:082.44:122.65:269:06Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:295.36:081.85:073.85:279:05Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:215.87:061.26:144.75:289:04Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:436.57:580.77:325.45:299:03Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:367.74:407.18:450.38:495.85:309:01Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:197.55:237.69:270.09:525.95:329:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:057.45:587.910:05-0.310:395.85:338:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:527.46:288.010:40-0.511:175.75:348:58New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:397.46:538.111:14-0.611:525.55:358:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:257.37:158.211:47-0.65:378:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:117.37:368.312:275.212:21-0.55:388:54New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:587.17:598.41:044.812:56-0.25:398:53Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:476.88:258.51:454.31:310.25:408:51Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:406.58:538.52:283.72:080.95:428:50Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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