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 4h 05m 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:487.95:237.010:410.810:403.75:488:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:188.06:117.611:13-0.111:234.25:468:27Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:508.16:588.011:48-0.95:458:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat5:258.17:478.312:064.612:28-1.55:438:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:038.08:388.512:545.01:11-1.95:418:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:447.89:318.61:465.31:57-1.95:408:32Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:307.510:278.62:475.42:47-1.75:388:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:247.011:238.53:585.43:41-1.15:378:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:306.45:205.04:38-0.35:358:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:188.510:50 AM5.86:454.45:390.65:348:38Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:088.512:295.47:573.56:441.55:328:39Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:528.52:185.68:502.57:492.45:318:41Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:328.43:466.29:321.48:503.25:308:42Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:078.44:536.810:080.59:473.95:288:43Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:398.35:497.510:43-0.210:384.45:278:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:098.16:387.911:16-0.811:284.95:268:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:397.97:238.311:50-1.15:248:47New Moon17Fri
18Sat5:107.78:058.412:165.212:26-1.25:238:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun5:447.48:468.51:075.51:03-1.25:228:50Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:207.19:278.52:025.61:41-0.95:218:51Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:006.810:078.43:035.62:22-0.65:208:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:446.410:468.34:115.43:05-0.15:198:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:355.911:248.25:255.23:490.55:188:55First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:365.46:364.74:361.25:178:56First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:008.110:51 AM5.07:304.15:261.95:168:57First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:338.112:194.88:073.46:222.75:158:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:068.12:035.18:362.67:213.35:148:59Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:388.13:355.79:051.68:194.05:139:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:118.14:386.49:350.69:144.55:129:01Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:458.25:297.210:08-0.410:044.95:129:02Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:218.36:157.810:44-1.410:535.25:119:03Full Moon31Fri
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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