Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 11:22 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 33m at 3:48 am (8.1 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:168.57:486.22:190.24:505.56:574:49Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:098.38:535.73:100.96:255.16:594:47Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:568.210:135.44:051.57:214.57:004:46Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:358.25:052.27:563.97:024:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:058.16:072.88:203.27:044:43Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:315.61:308.17:063.38:412.57:054:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:456.11:558.27:583.79:041.77:074:40Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:396.72:218.28:444.19:290.87:084:38Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:247.32:518.39:264.59:570.07:104:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:077.93:228.310:074.910:30-0.77:114:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:498.33:568.310:495.311:06-1.37:134:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:328.74:328.211:345.611:45-1.67:154:33New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:188.95:118.012:245.87:164:32Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:069.05:557.712:29-1.71:225.97:184:30Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:579.16:477.21:16-1.52:305.87:194:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:499.17:526.62:06-0.93:495.57:214:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:409.09:136.03:01-0.25:124.87:224:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:289.010:495.63:590.86:253.87:244:26First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:129.05:021.87:202.77:254:25Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:425.712:539.06:092.88:041.67:274:24Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:206.31:308.97:153.78:430.67:284:23Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:327.12:058.88:174.49:19-0.37:304:22Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:307.92:388.79:135.09:54-0.97:314:21Full Moon23Sat
24Sun5:208.53:118.510:055.510:30-1.37:334:20Full Moon24Sun
25Mon6:068.93:458.210:565.811:06-1.47:344:19Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:489.14:217.911:486.011:43-1.37:354:19Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:309.24:587.612:446.17:374:18Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:109.25:387.212:22-0.91:466.07:384:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:499.16:236.71:02-0.52:575.87:394:17Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:289.07:156.21:440.24:155.57:414:16Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 7:35 am — 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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