Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 11:06 pm (5.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 02m at 6:22 pm (8.6 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:509.65:477.712:16-1.71:185.98:024:24Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:289.66:477.11:01-1.22:195.38:024:25Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:069.67:566.51:46-0.53:234.68:024:26Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:459.69:175.82:340.64:293.78:024:27First Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:249.511:015.53:251.85:332.68:024:28First Quarter5Mon
6Tue11:049.34:213.16:321.58:024:29First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:085.911:45 AM9.25:274.37:250.58:014:31Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:426.812:279.06:425.38:12-0.38:014:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:487.71:118.87:575.98:55-0.98:004:33Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:388.51:568.69:036.29:36-1.38:004:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:229.02:428.410:026.310:16-1.47:594:36Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:019.33:288.210:556.210:54-1.37:594:37Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:379.44:147.911:446.011:33-1.07:584:38Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:119.45:007.612:345.87:584:40Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:429.35:477.212:12-0.51:255.47:574:41Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:109.26:366.712:510.12:175.07:564:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:379.17:306.21:300.83:094.57:554:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:048.98:335.72:101.74:024.07:554:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:338.89:525.42:492.74:543.47:544:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:048.63:313.75:452.77:534:48Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:095.410:38 AM8.54:214.66:322.07:524:50Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:236.011:15 AM8.35:295.47:161.37:514:51Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:266.811:55 AM8.36:496.07:560.67:504:53Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:077.512:398.37:596.48:36-0.27:494:55Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:398.11:268.38:546.49:15-0.87:484:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:088.52:168.49:416.49:54-1.37:464:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:378.93:088.410:246.110:35-1.67:454:59New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:079.24:028.411:095.711:17-1.67:445:01New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:389.44:588.211:575.27:435:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:119.55:567.812:00-1.212:494.67:425:04Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:459.56:587.312:44-0.51:443.87:405:06Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:44 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 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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