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 2h 42m 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:447.59:008.81:196.812:58-2.05:119:16Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:287.39:328.92:086.61:39-1.85:119:16Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:216.910:048.93:026.32:21-1.55:129:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:276.410:358.94:015.73:04-0.85:139:15Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:445.811:058.94:584.93:490.15:139:15First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:145.211:358.85:533.74:351.35:149:14First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:014.96:442.45:262.75:159:14First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:058.82:145.37:331.06:264.15:169:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:378.83:586.38:20-0.37:375.25:179:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:108.85:067.49:06-1.58:506.15:189:12Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:488.85:578.29:51-2.49:576.55:199:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:308.76:428.810:36-2.910:586.75:199:11Full Moon12Sat
13Sun3:198.57:239.111:21-3.011:556.65:209:10Full Moon13Sun
14Mon4:138.38:039.112:07-2.85:229:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue5:097.98:429.112:526.312:52-2.45:239:08Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:067.49:189.01:525.91:37-1.75:249:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:026.99:528.82:565.42:21-0.85:259:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:036.210:228.63:594.73:050.35:269:06Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:115.510:488.45:003.93:481.55:279:05Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:375.011:128.25:563.14:312.75:289:04Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:014.96:462.35:204.05:299:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:145.77:311.56:245.15:309:01Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:027.84:326.68:130.77:475.95:329:00Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:327.65:217.38:520.19:086.45:338:59Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:067.55:577.99:30-0.410:126.65:348:58Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:467.56:298.210:07-0.910:586.65:358:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:317.56:578.410:44-1.311:326.65:378:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:197.67:238.511:22-1.65:388:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue4:107.67:498.612:056.412:01-1.75:398:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed5:017.68:148.612:426.112:40-1.75:418:51New Moon30Wed
31Thu5:557.48:418.71:245.71:19-1.45:428:50Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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