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 6h 41m 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 - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:157.88:058.912:564.01:04-1.15:448:47Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:177.38:418.91:533.31:51-0.25:458:46Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:226.89:188.82:522.62:380.95:478:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:356.29:558.63:532.03:282.15:488:43Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:065.910:358.34:541.54:233.35:508:41Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:565.95:561.05:274.35:518:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:326.46:580.76:455.15:528:38Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:027.63:437.07:570.48:115.55:548:36Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:527.44:367.58:500.29:265.55:558:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:457.25:177.89:350.010:205.45:568:33Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:387.15:528.010:150.010:585.25:588:31Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:287.16:208.010:51-0.111:315.05:598:30New Moon12Mon
13Tue4:147.26:448.011:250.06:018:28New Moon13Tue
14Wed4:597.27:048.012:024.611:59 AM0.26:028:26New Moon14Wed
15Thu5:437.17:238.112:354.212:320.56:038:24New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:287.07:448.11:103.81:060.96:058:22Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:156.88:118.11:473.31:411.46:068:21Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:066.58:408.12:272.82:172.16:088:19Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:036.39:128.03:102.22:552.86:098:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:096.09:477.93:571.73:383.66:108:15First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:315.910:257.84:491.14:294.46:128:13First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:176.25:450.65:365.16:138:11First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:466.76:460.16:575.46:158:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:037.73:437.27:47-0.48:125.46:168:07Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:057.74:267.68:44-0.89:155.16:178:05Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:127.85:048.09:37-1.010:084.56:198:03Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:187.95:388.310:27-1.110:573.86:208:01Full Moon27Tue
28Wed4:238.06:118.511:13-0.811:453.06:227:59Full Moon28Wed
29Thu5:258.06:438.611:59-0.26:237:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:267.87:168.612:332.312:440.56:257:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:267.67:508.51:231.61:311.56:267:53Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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