Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 10:35 am (-2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:567.17:460.78:425.56:277:52Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:557.04:317.58:380.39:295.36:287:50Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:557.15:007.79:25-0.110:074.96:297:48Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:547.35:278.010:10-0.410:444.46:317:46Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:527.65:548.210:52-0.511:233.76:327:44Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:507.86:228.311:35-0.36:347:42Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:477.86:538.412:042.912:180.26:357:40Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:467.87:258.512:502.11:020.96:377:38Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:477.68:008.51:381.31:481.86:387:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:537.38:388.32:300.72:382.86:397:33Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:087.19:198.03:250.23:343.86:417:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat11:387.010:067.74:240.04:424.76:427:29Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:117.25:260.06:055.26:447:27Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:277.66:330.07:435.36:457:25Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:076.93:267.97:400.29:085.06:467:23Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:236.74:138.18:420.310:024.66:487:21Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:386.84:528.29:350.510:394.16:497:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:446.95:248.210:200.711:103.66:517:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat4:397.05:518.111:011.111:393.16:527:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun5:267.26:127.911:381.56:537:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:107.26:317.812:092.612:152.06:557:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:537.36:517.712:412.112:522.66:567:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:377.37:157.61:151.71:323.26:587:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:237.27:447.41:511.32:133.86:597:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:147.18:157.22:291.13:004.47:017:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:137.08:507.03:101.03:544.97:026:59Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:267.09:306.73:560.95:015.47:036:57First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:507.14:480.96:245.57:056:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:007.35:471.07:445.57:066:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:497.66:500.98:375.17:086:51Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 2:28 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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