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 2h 13m 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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:447.76:177.812:430.212:594.47:106:48Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:387.86:407.61:18-0.21:465.17:126:46Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:367.87:047.31:55-0.42:405.77:136:44Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:417.87:307.02:35-0.33:496.17:146:41Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:567.87:556.73:190.05:326.37:166:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:107.84:110.37:176:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:077.95:100.79:255.77:196:35First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:487.96:161.09:385.47:206:33First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:178.07:211.29:454.87:226:31Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:005.93:378.08:171.49:544.17:236:29Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:206.13:528.09:051.710:123.27:256:27Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:336.54:088.19:472.110:362.07:266:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:377.04:278.210:272.711:060.77:286:23Full Moon13Mon
14Tue5:367.54:508.411:073.511:40-0.57:296:21Full Moon14Tue
15Wed6:338.05:158.411:484.37:316:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:318.45:428.512:18-1.512:325.17:326:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:308.66:128.41:01-2.11:215.97:346:15Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:348.66:458.21:47-2.32:176.47:356:14Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:438.67:247.82:38-2.23:286.77:376:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:558.68:207.23:35-1.65:096.67:396:10Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:588.64:37-0.97:576.07:406:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:508.65:44-0.18:505.17:426:06Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:318.66:530.89:254.07:436:04Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:345.83:048.67:581.69:542.97:456:02Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:146.23:328.58:552.510:211.97:466:01Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:306.73:538.49:463.310:470.97:485:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:317.34:108.310:324.211:130.07:495:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue6:257.94:278.111:174.911:41-0.67:515:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:138.34:478.012:025.67:535:54New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:588.65:097.812:11-1.012:506.17:545:52New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:438.75:337.612:44-1.11:436.47:565:50Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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