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 49m 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:188.57:268.811:48-2.85:119:16Full Moon1Mon
2Tue5:138.38:069.012:185.512:34-2.75:129:16Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:117.98:469.21:175.21:22-2.25:129:15Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:127.39:269.22:204.72:10-1.45:139:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:176.610:069.13:284.02:59-0.35:149:14Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:315.910:479.04:373.23:490.95:159:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:035.311:278.85:462.44:422.25:169:13Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:015.36:511.65:423.55:169:13Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:078.62:475.97:490.86:524.55:179:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:488.34:046.78:400.28:085.35:189:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:288.05:017.49:23-0.39:195.75:199:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:097.85:467.910:01-0.610:205.85:209:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:517.66:248.210:37-0.811:095.85:219:09New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:337.56:588.311:11-0.911:515.75:229:09New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:157.47:278.411:45-0.95:239:08New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:587.27:538.412:315.512:20-0.75:249:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:427.18:178.41:115.312:55-0.55:259:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:286.88:408.41:544.91:30-0.15:279:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:156.59:058.42:384.52:060.45:289:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:076.19:338.43:244.12:431.15:299:03Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:055.710:048.44:113.53:201.95:309:02Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:145.310:378.34:592.84:002.75:319:01First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:395.211:138.25:482.14:453.75:338:59First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:365.46:391.35:454.55:348:58First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:196.17:300.46:595.25:358:57Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:348.24:196.88:21-0.48:145.65:368:56Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:228.25:037.59:11-1.29:185.65:388:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:168.35:428.09:59-1.810:155.55:398:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:148.46:188.410:45-2.111:085.15:408:52Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:148.36:548.711:32-2.25:418:50Full Moon30Tue
31Wed5:148.27:298.812:014.612:18-1.85:438:49Full Moon31Wed
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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