Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 8:49 am (-1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 12:15 am (8.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:437.58:478.612:526.512:39-1.75:119:04New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:017.39:278.71:446.71:16-1.75:109:05Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:367.210:088.72:456.71:57-1.65:109:06Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:277.010:508.74:056.62:41-1.45:099:07Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:308.73:28-1.05:089:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:17-0.45:089:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:068.79:48 AM5.47:295.05:090.45:089:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:388.711:39 AM5.07:453.96:051.45:079:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:078.71:335.08:172.57:042.65:079:11Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:368.73:255.78:541.08:063.75:079:11Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:058.84:476.89:32-0.59:074.85:069:12Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:368.95:517.810:12-1.910:065.65:069:13Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:098.96:458.510:53-2.811:036.25:069:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:458.87:359.011:36-3.45:069:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:278.68:239.312:016.612:21-3.45:069:14Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:138.29:119.31:036.71:08-3.15:069:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:047.79:589.22:136.51:56-2.55:069:15Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:007.010:439.13:356.22:45-1.65:069:15Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:016.311:268.95:085.63:35-0.65:069:16Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:135.56:304.84:240.65:069:16Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:038.710:44 AM4.87:283.85:151.85:069:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:348.51:004.68:122.96:093.05:079:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:598.33:105.28:451.97:094.15:079:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:198.14:326.19:141.08:145.15:079:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:397.95:306.99:410.29:185.85:079:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:037.86:147.610:08-0.510:166.35:089:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:297.86:518.110:37-1.011:076.65:089:17New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:597.77:258.411:08-1.511:526.75:099:17New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:317.67:578.611:42-1.85:099:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:067.68:288.712:356.812:19-1.95:109:16New Moon30Mon
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 4:32 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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