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 3h 23m 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 - Sep 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:247.15:490.26:216.66:277:52First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:087.66:51-0.18:106.76:287:50First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:387.97:55-0.69:106.56:307:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:317.35:058.18:54-1.09:496.16:317:46Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:527.55:288.39:47-1.210:275.46:327:44Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:067.75:518.410:34-1.211:074.46:347:42Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:177.86:148.511:18-0.811:513.36:357:40Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:247.86:388.612:010.06:377:38Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:317.77:038.612:372.012:431.16:387:35Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:397.67:308.61:240.91:272.46:397:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:517.47:598.52:140.02:143.76:417:31Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:147.38:308.23:05-0.63:074.96:427:29Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed11:517.49:047.83:59-0.84:155.86:447:27Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:267.74:57-0.75:566.46:457:25Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:408.06:02-0.48:486.36:467:23Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:358.27:12-0.19:585.86:487:21Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:106.44:188.38:200.210:335.36:497:18Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:406.44:528.39:180.410:544.86:517:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:576.55:208.210:040.611:114.36:527:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:596.75:408.010:431.011:303.76:547:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu4:516.85:547.911:161.411:533.06:557:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:386.96:057.811:482.06:567:08New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:247.06:177.812:192.212:202.76:587:06New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:117.16:357.812:481.512:543.56:597:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:007.26:567.61:190.81:294.37:017:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:537.37:187.51:520.32:085.07:026:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:567.37:367.32:290.02:525.77:046:57Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:167.37:377.23:12-0.23:496.37:056:55First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:567.54:02-0.25:206.77:066:53First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:137.85:01-0.27:086:51First Quarter30Sat
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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