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 1h 00m at 6:50 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:207.76:587.611:34-0.111:465.25:498:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed4:397.77:407.912:00-0.75:478:26Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:017.68:218.212:285.712:30-1.15:468:27Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:257.59:048.31:126.11:03-1.35:448:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:467.39:528.32:016.41:41-1.45:428:30Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:497.210:448.32:596.62:24-1.35:418:31Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:267.111:388.34:136.73:11-1.15:398:33Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:02-0.85:388:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:268.34:58-0.35:368:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:058.310:19 AM5.78:175.35:560.45:358:37Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:368.312:125.48:224.26:561.25:338:38Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:038.42:005.58:522.97:562.25:328:40Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:288.53:406.19:261.38:533.25:318:41Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:548.64:597.010:03-0.39:474.35:298:42Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:218.76:047.910:42-1.710:405.25:288:44New Moon15Tue
16Wed3:518.87:028.611:22-2.711:345.95:278:45New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:248.77:569.012:05-3.35:258:46New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:008.58:499.212:306.412:50-3.35:248:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:418.19:439.11:326.61:37-2.95:238:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:277.610:379.02:466.62:27-2.25:228:50Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:207.011:308.84:256.33:19-1.45:218:52Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:236.26:335.74:13-0.35:208:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:178.79:43 AM5.47:434.95:080.75:188:54First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:588.511:28 AM4.88:294.06:051.85:178:55First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:308.31:504.89:023.07:032.95:168:56First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:538.13:365.49:272.18:023.95:168:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:097.94:496.29:491.18:594.85:158:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:237.85:447.010:100.39:535.55:149:00Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:427.86:297.710:34-0.510:436.15:139:01Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:047.87:088.111:00-1.111:306.45:129:02Full Moon30Wed
31Thu3:297.77:448.511:30-1.55:119:03Full Moon31Thu
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 11:15 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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