Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 6:11 pm (6.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 3:41 pm (6.9 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 - May 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:317.710:358.72:296.42:22-1.95:498:24Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:047.211:378.53:526.53:11-1.35:478:26Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:386.66:366.34:04-0.55:458:27First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:378.48:33 AM6.08:255.75:010.35:448:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:288.310:09 AM5.59:005.16:031.15:428:30First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:098.111:54 AM5.19:264.47:051.85:408:32First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:388.01:555.19:463.78:022.55:398:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:587.93:345.510:012.88:533.25:378:35Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:107.84:426.010:171.99:383.95:368:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:227.85:366.710:370.910:204.55:348:37Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:397.86:237.311:000.011:015.25:338:39Full Moon11Thu
12Fri4:007.97:067.811:26-0.911:425.85:328:40Full Moon12Fri
13Sat4:237.87:498.311:57-1.65:308:41Full Moon13Sat
14Sun4:457.88:348.512:256.212:32-2.05:298:43Full Moon14Sun
15Mon5:047.89:238.71:126.61:13-2.35:288:44Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:157.710:158.72:056.81:57-2.35:268:45Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:287.511:088.73:116.92:47-2.05:258:47Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:527.111:578.74:376.73:40-1.65:248:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:36-0.85:238:49Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:398.710:07 AM5.77:405.25:340.15:218:51Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:148.712:015.28:124.06:341.25:208:52Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:448.72:025.38:472.57:342.45:198:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:128.73:486.09:231.08:343.65:188:54Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:388.75:056.99:59-0.49:324.75:178:55Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:048.76:077.810:35-1.610:285.65:168:57New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:328.67:008.511:12-2.411:246.25:158:58New Moon26Fri
27Sat4:018.47:498.911:50-2.85:148:59New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:338.18:379.112:216.612:30-2.85:149:00New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:087.89:249.11:236.71:12-2.55:139:01Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:477.410:118.92:356.71:56-1.95:129:02Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:316.910:578.84:126.42:43-1.25:119:03Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:56 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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