Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1m at 6:11 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:369.66:377.412:30-1.01:334.17:395:07Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:049.67:516.71:130.32:312.97:375:09Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:329.59:226.11:561.83:291.87:365:11First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:019.311:276.12:393.44:270.97:345:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun9:319.03:285.05:260.37:335:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:376.910:03 AM8.64:346.26:25-0.17:315:16First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:027.810:41 AM8.26:237.07:23-0.47:305:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:548.511:29 AM7.88:467.28:16-0.57:285:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:348.912:337.610:156.99:03-0.67:275:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:089.11:397.510:476.69:45-0.57:255:22Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:389.02:397.511:046.310:23-0.47:245:24Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:048.93:327.411:245.910:57-0.27:225:26Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:258.84:207.411:505.411:300.27:205:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue6:418.75:087.212:224.97:185:29Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:558.75:576.912:020.712:564.27:175:30Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:118.76:496.612:331.41:333.47:155:32Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:308.67:486.31:042.32:102.77:135:34Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:528.58:576.11:343.32:492.07:115:35Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:148.410:346.12:034.33:331.37:105:37Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:368.22:315.44:220.77:085:39Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:558.15:180.27:065:40Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:138.16:20-0.47:045:42Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:448.010:05 AM8.06:587.47:22-0.97:025:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:088.511:41 AM8.08:167.28:20-1.47:005:45Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:338.71:088.19:066.79:11-1.66:585:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:588.92:268.29:506.09:59-1.66:565:48New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:229.03:378.210:355.010:43-1.16:545:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue5:469.14:448.111:213.911:26-0.36:535:51New Moon28Tue
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 8:46 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 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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