Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 7:50 am (-1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 00m at 11:22 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:036.86:108.210:380.011:355.16:277:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri3:576.96:308.111:140.111:564.66:297:49New Moon2Fri
3Sat4:467.06:448.011:460.46:307:47New Moon3Sat
4Sun5:337.06:588.012:234.012:170.86:317:45New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:217.07:148.012:533.312:491.46:337:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:116.87:348.01:252.61:212.26:347:41Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:066.77:567.92:001.81:543.16:367:39Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:086.68:197.82:391.12:314.16:377:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:226.68:427.73:220.43:115.06:387:35First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:046.74:10-0.14:025.96:407:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:027.15:06-0.45:236.56:417:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:147.66:10-0.67:146.76:437:29First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:588.07:19-0.88:386.56:447:26Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:077.34:328.28:25-1.09:315.96:457:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:377.35:028.49:23-1.110:145.16:477:22Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:587.55:288.510:15-0.910:564.06:487:20Full Moon16Fri
17Sat4:127.65:538.511:01-0.311:382.96:507:18Full Moon17Sat
18Sun5:207.76:178.511:450.56:517:16Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:267.76:428.512:221.712:281.66:527:14Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:307.67:068.41:060.71:122.86:547:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:387.67:328.11:510.01:594.06:557:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:527.57:597.82:37-0.52:545.16:577:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:187.68:277.43:24-0.54:045.96:587:05Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:487.84:16-0.35:546.37:007:03Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:048.05:130.18:596.17:017:01Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:028.26:190.59:535.77:026:59Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:468.27:290.810:205.37:046:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:406.04:218.28:320.910:374.97:056:55Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:056.14:478.19:241.110:494.47:076:53Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:146.35:058.010:051.311:043.87:086:50Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:36 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 31% 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 Third Quarter (31% 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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