Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 16m at 11:06 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:588.011:366.43:044.74:151.16:505:53Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:397.84:035.35:130.76:485:55Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:216.810:29 AM7.75:255.86:150.26:465:56Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:257.311:30 AM7.66:495.97:16-0.26:445:58Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:097.812:407.77:575.68:11-0.56:426:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:458.21:507.88:515.09:03-0.66:406:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:188.52:588.09:394.39:51-0.56:386:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:508.84:028.110:263.410:37-0.16:366:04New Moon8Sat
9Sun5:228.95:038.111:122.511:220.56:346:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:549.06:038.012:001.76:326:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:279.07:057.712:081.412:501.16:306:09Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:028.88:107.512:562.41:400.66:286:10Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:388.59:257.21:473.42:330.46:266:12Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:178.110:537.12:434.33:280.56:246:13First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:007.63:515.04:270.66:226:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:227.39:50 AM7.15:175.55:310.96:206:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:367.610:52 AM6.77:035.56:361.06:176:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:327.812:066.58:285.27:371.26:156:19Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:158.01:236.59:154.88:281.36:136:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:498.02:286.69:444.49:111.46:116:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:168.03:206.810:073.99:481.66:096:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:368.04:057.010:303.410:231.86:076:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:528.04:487.210:562.810:572.26:056:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:108.05:307.311:252.311:312.66:036:28Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:328.06:137.411:561.76:016:30Full Moon25Tue
26Wed5:598.06:597.412:063.112:311.25:596:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:297.97:507.312:443.61:090.75:576:33Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:007.88:477.31:244.21:500.45:546:34Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:347.69:547.22:104.72:370.25:526:36Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:117.311:127.33:055.23:300.15:506:37Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:597.14:165.54:300.15:486:39Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 1:27 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA