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 7h 32m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:297.28:248.32:141.12:192.56:277:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:396.99:018.03:060.83:123.56:297:49Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:016.79:417.64:010.74:134.36:307:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:346.84:590.75:275.06:327:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:587.06:000.86:575.36:337:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:037.47:040.98:305.26:347:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:226.63:537.68:060.99:335.06:367:39Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:316.54:327.79:001.010:124.76:377:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:366.65:027.79:451.010:404.36:397:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:326.85:267.710:241.111:053.96:407:32Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:216.95:447.710:591.211:323.46:417:30New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:057.16:017.811:331.56:437:28New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:497.26:217.912:002.812:061.86:447:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:337.36:467.912:312.212:402.26:467:24New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:207.37:157.91:051.71:172.86:477:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:107.27:467.81:431.11:563.46:487:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:067.18:207.62:250.72:394.06:507:18Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:107.08:577.53:110.43:294.66:517:15First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:267.09:417.34:030.24:325.16:537:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:517.15:020.15:495.46:547:11First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:037.46:060.17:125.36:567:09First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:567.77:130.18:224.86:577:07Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:046.93:398.08:160.29:164.16:587:05Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:237.04:168.29:130.310:033.27:007:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:367.34:498.310:050.610:462.27:017:01Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:437.65:208.410:531.111:281.37:036:58Full Moon26Thu
27Fri5:447.95:518.411:391.87:046:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:418.06:238.312:110.612:252.57:066:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:388.06:558.112:540.11:133.37:076:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:367.97:307.81:38-0.22:044.17:086:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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