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 4h 08m 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 - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:008.06:09-0.110:056.37:096:49First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:338.17:18-0.19:125.77:116:47Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:396.63:598.38:21-0.19:394.87:126:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:086.84:228.49:160.210:133.67:146:43Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:297.14:448.510:050.710:502.27:156:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:437.55:078.610:501.511:300.87:176:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:517.95:318.711:352.57:186:36Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:568.25:588.712:11-0.512:203.77:206:34Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:018.46:268.512:54-1.41:094.77:216:32Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:088.46:568.21:39-1.82:045.67:236:30Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:208.57:297.82:27-1.83:126.37:246:28Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:378.58:047.23:18-1.44:506.57:266:26Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:518.54:15-0.88:076.27:276:24Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:538.55:180.09:105.67:296:22Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:438.56:280.79:445.07:306:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:065.73:218.47:371.210:084.47:326:18Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:555.73:518.38:371.710:273.77:336:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:206.04:128.19:262.210:422.97:356:15Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:246.44:248.010:072.811:002.17:366:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:176.84:337.910:433.411:201.37:386:11New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:047.24:467.911:194.111:440.57:396:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:487.65:047.911:544.87:416:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:317.95:257.812:11-0.212:325.47:426:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:168.25:447.712:41-0.71:146.07:446:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:058.35:567.51:15-1.02:006.47:456:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:018.45:387.41:54-1.12:586.87:476:00Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:068.45:247.42:38-1.14:217.07:495:58Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:128.43:29-0.87:505:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:078.53:27-0.56:524:55First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:488.64:310.08:085.56:534:53First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:198.65:370.67:564.56:554:51Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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