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 3h 56m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:148.811:265.72:393.84:371.67:385:08Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:398.83:135.05:290.57:375:10Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:286.510:06 AM8.73:596.26:24-0.47:365:11Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:377.610:39 AM8.75:527.17:21-1.27:345:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:138.411:31 AM8.77:357.58:17-1.87:335:14Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:468.912:428.78:487.49:10-2.37:315:16Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:189.31:588.79:457.09:59-2.47:305:18New Moon7Mon
8Tue5:499.43:098.610:366.410:47-2.27:285:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:199.54:168.411:275.611:32-1.67:265:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:489.55:217.912:204.77:255:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:169.46:267.412:15-0.61:143.87:235:24Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:439.37:356.812:570.62:072.87:215:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:099.28:576.31:392.03:011.97:205:28Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:358.910:486.22:223.53:541.37:185:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:018.53:104.94:480.87:165:31First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:586.79:28 AM8.14:136.05:440.57:155:32First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:327.510:00 AM7.75:596.86:420.37:135:34First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:298.110:43 AM7.48:456.97:380.27:115:36Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:108.511:46 AM7.210:036.78:290.17:095:37Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:438.712:587.210:316.59:140.07:075:39Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:128.72:027.210:416.29:52-0.17:055:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:358.72:577.310:555.910:27-0.17:045:42Full Moon22Tue
23Wed5:538.63:487.411:165.411:000.17:025:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:088.64:367.311:434.811:310.57:005:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri6:238.65:267.212:154.16:585:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat6:408.76:197.012:021.112:493.26:565:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:008.77:176.812:341.91:272.36:545:50Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:238.68:236.61:082.92:071.56:525:52Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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