Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 7:50 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:339.21:13-0.77:424:16Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:139.11:56-0.27:434:15Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:499.02:410.37:444:15Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat11:198.99:195.23:281.07:464.87:464:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun11:448.911:075.04:171.97:354.07:474:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:098.95:112.87:432.87:484:14Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:075.312:348.96:093.88:051.57:494:14Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:516.212:599.07:104.88:340.17:504:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:007.21:269.08:085.69:08-1.27:514:13Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:548.21:549.19:046.49:46-2.37:524:13New Moon10Fri
11Sat5:429.02:279.29:576.910:27-3.17:534:13New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:299.53:049.210:507.311:12-3.47:544:13New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:169.83:509.011:477.411:59-3.37:554:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:039.94:448.612:507.37:554:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:509.85:467.912:49-2.72:066.97:564:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:359.76:577.11:40-1.93:366.27:574:14Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:189.68:216.12:32-0.75:105.27:584:14First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:589.510:085.33:240.66:214.07:584:15First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:329.34:172.17:122.77:594:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:335.312:039.15:163.67:521.57:594:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:306.112:298.96:234.98:250.58:004:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:487.212:538.77:366.08:55-0.38:004:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:448.21:168.48:486.79:25-0.88:014:17Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:288.91:418.29:537.19:55-1.28:014:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:079.32:098.110:527.310:27-1.48:024:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:429.52:437.911:447.311:01-1.48:024:19Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:169.53:237.812:327.28:024:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:479.54:067.61:217.08:024:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:179.44:517.312:14-1.02:136.88:024:21Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:459.35:396.912:52-0.73:086.48:024:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:129.36:386.41:30-0.24:015.98:024:23Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:13 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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