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 1h 36m 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:448.41:447.79:396.29:310.17:405:07Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:158.62:337.710:176.010:050.07:385:08Full Moon2Fri
3Sat5:418.63:207.610:505.710:380.07:375:10Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:038.74:057.611:225.411:110.17:355:11Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:228.84:507.511:555.011:440.47:345:13Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:428.85:367.312:324.57:325:15Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:068.96:257.012:170.81:103.97:315:16Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:328.97:186.712:521.31:523.37:295:18Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:028.98:196.31:282.12:372.77:285:20Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:348.89:326.12:062.93:272.07:265:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:098.711:086.02:493.94:211.37:245:23Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:478.53:414.85:190.77:235:25Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:086.510:32 AM8.44:525.66:200.17:215:26Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:297.111:27 AM8.36:196.07:19-0.57:195:28Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:207.812:298.37:396.08:15-0.97:185:30Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:018.31:368.38:435.79:06-1.27:165:31Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:378.72:438.39:385.29:53-1.17:145:33New Moon17Sat
18Sun5:119.03:468.310:284.510:39-0.87:125:34New Moon18Sun
19Mon5:439.24:478.111:173.711:23-0.27:115:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:159.25:457.812:073.07:095:38Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:479.26:447.512:080.612:572.47:075:39Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:199.07:477.112:521.61:481.97:055:41Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:518.88:586.71:382.62:401.57:035:43Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:258.510:276.52:273.73:331.37:015:44First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:018.13:234.64:301.26:595:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:126.69:42 AM7.74:325.45:301.26:585:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:397.010:30 AM7.36:005.86:321.16:565:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:427.511:27 AM7.17:355.97:301.16:545:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:277.812:317.08:455.78:190.96:525:52Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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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