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 7h 19m 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:535.612:278.95:453.58:001.57:414:16Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:286.31:028.86:544.58:360.77:424:16Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:377.21:348.68:015.29:080.07:434:15Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:317.92:048.49:015.89:38-0.57:454:15Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:168.52:348.29:536.110:09-0.87:464:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed5:568.93:068.010:416.310:41-0.97:474:14Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:329.13:407.911:286.411:14-0.97:484:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:069.14:187.612:156.47:494:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:389.24:587.41:056.37:504:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:089.25:417.012:25-0.52:016.17:514:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:389.16:296.61:03-0.13:005.77:524:13Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:099.17:246.11:410.44:005.37:534:13Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:409.18:325.62:201.14:544.77:544:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:139.09:535.23:021.95:403.97:554:13Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:479.011:345.23:472.86:203.07:564:14Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat11:218.94:413.76:581.97:564:14Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:375.711:57 AM9.05:464.67:370.87:574:14Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:016.612:349.06:575.48:16-0.47:584:14Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:577.51:149.18:025.98:57-1.47:584:15Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:438.31:589.29:016.29:40-2.17:594:15New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:269.02:469.19:566.310:24-2.68:004:16New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:079.43:399.010:506.211:09-2.68:004:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:479.74:348.711:476.011:55-2.38:014:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:289.85:328.112:495.68:014:17Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:099.86:347.412:42-1.61:565.18:014:18Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:509.87:436.61:30-0.63:084.48:024:18Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:309.69:045.92:190.64:203.68:024:19First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:109.410:555.53:092.05:302.78:024:20First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:489.24:033.36:311.88:024:21First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:025.811:26 AM8.95:074.67:231.18:024:22Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:366.712:048.66:235.58:100.68:024:23Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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