Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 11:22 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:367.412:508.57:395.98:460.18:024:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:268.11:268.38:486.39:20-0.28:024:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:078.52:048.19:436.49:52-0.58:024:26Full Moon3Wed
4Thu5:428.82:448.010:306.410:24-0.68:024:27Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:149.03:257.911:116.310:57-0.68:024:28Full Moon5Fri
6Sat6:419.14:077.711:506.211:30-0.58:024:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:069.14:507.512:325.98:014:30Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:309.15:357.212:05-0.31:155.68:014:31Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:559.26:236.812:400.12:015.28:014:32Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:229.27:176.31:150.62:484.78:004:34Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:529.28:195.91:521.33:364.08:004:35Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:249.19:355.52:302.24:263.37:594:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:589.011:135.53:113.25:172.47:594:38Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:348.94:004.26:081.47:584:39Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:255.911:13 AM8.95:065.16:590.47:574:40Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:526.811:57 AM8.96:275.87:48-0.57:574:42Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:467.712:468.97:436.28:36-1.37:564:43Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:298.41:409.08:486.39:23-1.97:554:45Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:089.02:388.99:456.110:09-2.17:544:46New Moon19Fri
20Sat5:459.33:378.810:405.710:55-2.07:534:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:219.64:378.511:355.211:41-1.67:524:49New Moon21Sun
22Mon6:579.75:368.012:314.67:514:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:339.76:377.412:26-0.81:304.07:504:52Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:099.67:436.71:120.22:313.37:494:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:459.48:596.21:581.43:322.77:484:55First Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:219.210:435.92:462.74:342.17:474:57First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:588.83:383.95:351.67:464:58First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:446.110:37 AM8.54:425.06:341.27:455:00First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:176.811:19 AM8.26:035.87:280.87:435:02Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:217.512:047.97:316.28:140.57:425:03Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:078.012:547.78:466.38:540.37:415:05Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:07 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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