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 3h 53m 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 - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:396.19:258.53:153.02:471.75:438:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:475.89:588.44:042.23:292.65:448:47First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:105.610:358.44:581.44:173.65:468:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:005.75:540.75:164.65:478:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:456.36:54-0.16:325.35:488:42First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:048.23:537.07:53-0.77:535.65:508:41Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:598.24:427.68:49-1.29:045.65:518:39Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:598.25:238.19:41-1.610:045.35:538:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:038.15:598.410:30-1.710:584.85:548:36Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:068.06:348.611:16-1.511:494.25:558:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:077.97:078.712:01-1.05:578:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:067.67:388.712:393.612:44-0.35:588:31Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:047.28:098.61:302.91:280.66:008:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:046.88:408.42:212.42:131.66:018:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:096.49:128.23:141.92:592.66:028:26Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:266.19:457.94:071.63:503.66:048:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:086.05:021.34:494.56:058:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:516.35:591.16:025.26:078:20Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:086.86:581.07:295.56:088:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:027.27:560.88:495.66:098:16Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:476.94:437.58:480.69:455.56:118:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:466.95:147.69:330.410:225.26:128:13Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:427.05:407.710:120.310:524.96:148:11Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:357.16:007.810:480.211:214.46:158:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:257.26:187.911:220.311:523.96:168:07New Moon25Fri
26Sat5:137.36:388.011:560.56:188:05New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:027.37:038.212:263.312:310.96:198:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon6:537.27:308.21:032.61:081.46:218:01Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:477.08:018.21:451.91:472.26:227:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:466.88:348.22:301.22:293.06:237:57Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:546.69:118.03:190.73:163.86:257:55First Quarter31Thu
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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA