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 3h 11m 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:118.910:325.23:142.75:453.48:024:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:448.83:583.66:282.68:024:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:455.311:19 AM8.74:544.67:081.78:024:26Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:386.111:57 AM8.76:065.37:460.78:024:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:366.912:368.77:185.98:25-0.28:024:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:197.71:188.88:216.29:05-1.18:014:30Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:568.42:058.89:166.39:46-1.88:014:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed5:329.02:558.810:086.310:28-2.28:014:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:089.33:498.710:596.111:12-2.28:004:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:449.64:458.511:535.711:58-1.98:004:35Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:229.75:448.012:505.27:594:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:599.86:467.412:44-1.31:524.67:594:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:389.87:556.71:31-0.32:583.87:584:39Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:179.69:166.02:190.94:043.07:574:40First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:579.511:065.73:102.25:112.27:574:41First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:389.24:063.66:151.47:564:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:086.111:20 AM8.95:134.87:120.77:554:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:376.912:048.66:325.68:010.27:544:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:407.712:508.37:546.18:44-0.27:534:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:288.41:368.19:056.39:22-0.47:534:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:078.82:227.910:006.29:58-0.57:524:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed5:429.03:067.810:446.110:33-0.57:514:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:139.03:507.711:235.911:07-0.37:504:53Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:399.04:337.512:015.67:484:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:039.05:187.312:405.27:474:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:259.06:037.012:170.31:224.87:464:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:488.96:526.612:520.92:054.47:455:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:148.97:476.21:271.52:503.97:445:01Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:438.88:505.82:032.33:363.37:425:03Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:158.710:095.62:393.24:242.77:415:05Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:498.63:194.15:152.07:405:06Third Quarter31Fri
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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