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 4h 09m at 3:48 am (8.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:075.710:26 AM8.44:125.06:081.27:395:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:126.411:08 AM8.45:285.77:000.47:375:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:127.111:56 AM8.46:536.17:50-0.37:365:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:537.812:518.48:036.28:39-1.07:345:13Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:288.41:508.59:016.09:25-1.57:335:14Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:028.82:508.69:525.610:11-1.67:315:16New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:349.13:518.510:425.110:56-1.57:305:18New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:089.34:518.411:334.411:41-1.07:285:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:419.55:518.012:263.77:275:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:169.56:547.512:27-0.21:212.97:255:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:519.48:026.91:130.92:182.37:235:24Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:289.29:236.52:012.13:171.77:225:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:078.911:076.32:523.34:181.37:205:28First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:488.53:514.45:211.07:185:29First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:546.710:34 AM8.15:065.36:250.77:165:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:177.311:26 AM7.76:375.87:250.67:155:32Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:157.812:247.58:105.98:170.47:135:34Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:008.21:257.39:185.89:010.47:115:36Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:378.42:217.310:005.59:390.47:095:37Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:078.53:107.310:315.210:150.47:075:39Full Moon20Thu
21Fri5:328.53:557.410:594.810:480.67:065:41Full Moon21Fri
22Sat5:538.54:387.311:294.411:220.97:045:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:118.55:227.312:023.97:025:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon6:308.56:067.112:363.47:005:45Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:548.56:546.912:291.81:132.96:585:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:218.47:466.71:042.41:522.46:565:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:518.38:456.51:403.22:351.96:545:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:238.29:586.32:193.93:221.56:525:52Third Quarter28Fri
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 1% 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 (1% 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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