Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 4:48 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:44 pm (8.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:257.27:078.312:392.812:391.26:287:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:237.17:278.21:202.01:192.26:297:49Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:246.97:498.02:011.32:013.36:307:47Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:326.78:137.72:430.82:474.36:327:45Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:566.78:397.43:270.53:415.26:337:43First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:396.94:140.54:545.96:357:41First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:107.25:080.56:436.26:367:39First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:147.56:090.79:016.16:377:36First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:597.77:150.79:525.96:397:34Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:327.98:170.610:125.66:407:32Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:126.54:567.99:090.510:275.26:427:30Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:206.75:157.99:520.410:464.66:437:28Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:236.95:298.010:290.511:103.96:447:26Full Moon13Sat
14Sun4:217.15:448.011:040.811:392.96:467:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon5:177.36:028.111:391.36:477:22Full Moon15Mon
16Tue6:147.46:238.212:121.812:152.16:497:20Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:127.56:478.312:490.812:533.06:507:17Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:137.57:148.21:30-0.21:344.06:517:15Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:227.57:428.12:16-0.82:205.06:537:13Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:427.58:138.03:06-1.23:135.86:547:11Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:177.64:02-1.24:256.46:567:09Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:427.85:05-1.06:106.56:577:07Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:448.06:14-0.78:176.26:597:05Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:298.27:26-0.49:235.57:007:02Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:596.64:058.38:310.010:004.67:017:00Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:316.74:358.39:270.410:333.67:036:58Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:516.95:008.310:141.011:062.67:046:56New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:587.15:218.210:561.811:381.77:066:54New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:577.35:398.111:362.67:076:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:517.55:578.012:100.812:173.57:096:50New Moon30Tue
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 7:46 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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