Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 7:52 pm (6.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 4:36 pm (7.6 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 - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:168.111:31 AM7.88:257.18:170.07:395:07Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:508.612:197.79:497.18:57-0.47:385:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:208.91:157.710:277.09:36-0.77:375:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:479.02:117.810:476.910:13-0.97:355:12Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:109.03:047.811:096.610:49-1.07:345:13Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:319.03:557.811:386.311:25-0.97:325:15Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:529.14:467.712:125.77:315:16Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:139.15:407.412:01-0.612:525.07:295:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:359.16:397.012:360.01:364.27:285:20Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:599.17:456.51:130.92:233.17:265:21Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:259.19:056.11:502.13:132.17:245:23Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:529.010:546.02:303.54:061.17:235:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:218.93:134.85:030.27:215:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:206.69:53 AM8.74:126.06:03-0.57:195:28Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:537.610:33 AM8.55:496.97:05-1.17:185:30Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:458.411:31 AM8.37:337.28:04-1.57:165:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:258.912:448.28:527.08:58-1.77:145:33Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:009.11:588.19:496.69:48-1.67:125:35New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:329.23:078.010:356.010:33-1.37:115:36New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:029.24:107.911:205.311:15-0.87:095:38New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:299.25:097.612:044.57:075:39New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:549.06:067.212:493.77:055:41Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:168.97:056.812:351.01:342.97:035:43Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:378.78:116.51:142.22:192.27:015:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:588.49:346.31:533.43:041.76:595:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:218.111:386.42:364.63:511.26:575:47First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:467.83:275.64:411.06:555:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:407.09:13 AM7.54:506.45:370.86:545:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:537.69:47 AM7.37:116.76:360.76:525:52First Quarter29Sun
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 6:14 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 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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