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 6h 32m 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 - May 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:128.59:33 AM6.48:446.05:50-0.55:488:25Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:598.611:34 AM5.88:575.16:560.35:478:26Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:378.61:295.69:233.98:001.25:458:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:098.63:155.89:532.78:572.15:438:29Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:358.54:376.510:231.49:493.15:428:31Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:588.55:437.110:540.210:374.15:408:32New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:188.46:407.811:25-0.811:254.95:398:33New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:398.27:328.211:58-1.45:378:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon5:028.08:228.512:145.612:32-1.85:368:36New Moon9Mon
10Tue5:267.79:118.71:086.11:08-1.85:348:38Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:517.410:018.62:106.41:47-1.65:338:39Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:147.110:548.53:276.52:29-1.25:318:40Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:478.43:15-0.75:308:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:050.05:298:43First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:358.34:590.65:278:44First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:148.210:16 AM5.29:074.95:541.35:268:46First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:428.111:58 AM4.99:164.26:501.95:258:47First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:028.01:454.99:233.37:442.75:238:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:208.03:275.49:362.38:363.45:228:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:398.14:416.29:561.19:244.25:218:51Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:018.15:397.010:22-0.110:115.05:208:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:248.26:307.810:53-1.310:575.75:198:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon3:498.37:198.411:28-2.211:456.35:188:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue4:168.38:088.812:08-2.95:178:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:458.38:599.012:356.712:52-3.25:168:57Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:208.19:529.11:336.91:40-3.15:158:58Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:047.810:449.12:416.92:32-2.75:148:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:067.211:349.04:076.63:26-2.05:139:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:316.45:575.94:22-1.05:139:01Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:188.910:09 AM5.67:244.95:190.25:129:02Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:578.912:045.08:143.66:181.55:119:03Third Quarter31Tue
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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