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 5h 03m 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:008.46:598.311:24-2.111:435.55:109:04Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:428.37:448.712:06-2.65:109:05Full Moon2Sun
3Mon5:288.28:298.912:365.612:51-2.75:099:06Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:187.99:169.11:345.61:39-2.45:099:07Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:147.310:029.12:405.42:28-1.95:089:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:166.710:499.03:534.93:19-1.05:089:09Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:285.911:349.05:114.34:130.15:079:10Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:565.36:283.45:091.35:079:10Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:188.912:485.17:342.46:102.55:079:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:598.72:415.58:271.47:163.65:069:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:388.54:036.39:110.58:234.55:069:12Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:148.35:067.19:48-0.29:275.15:069:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:488.15:567.710:23-0.810:245.55:069:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:227.96:398.210:56-1.111:165.75:069:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:567.77:188.411:29-1.35:069:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:327.57:548.512:055.812:04-1.35:069:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:117.38:278.612:535.812:40-1.25:069:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:527.18:588.61:435.71:17-0.95:069:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:366.79:288.62:375.51:55-0.65:069:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:236.39:578.53:335.22:340.05:069:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:155.810:278.54:304.83:130.65:069:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:155.410:588.45:244.33:531.35:079:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:275.011:308.46:133.64:362.25:079:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:554.86:582.85:243.15:079:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:048.31:505.07:391.96:233.95:089:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:398.33:345.78:180.97:294.75:089:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:168.34:376.68:58-0.18:355.25:099:17Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:568.45:247.39:38-1.19:355.65:099:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:398.56:068.010:20-1.910:305.75:109:16Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:268.56:468.511:04-2.511:235.75:109:16Full Moon30Sun
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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