Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 4:48 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 1:53 pm (6.0 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 - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:308.75:577.31:19-1.12:476.67:575:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:198.75:087.01:58-0.83:186.66:594:47Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:118.61:41-0.47:004:46Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:028.52:280.17:024:44First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:458.43:200.67:044:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:188.44:151.28:004.87:054:41First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:428.45:121.87:594.07:074:40First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:048.46:102.58:112.97:084:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:295.71:258.57:063.28:341.67:104:37Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:556.41:488.67:594.09:030.27:124:35Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:027.32:148.78:494.89:36-1.17:134:34Full Moon11Tue
12Wed4:588.22:418.99:375.610:14-2.27:154:33Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:518.83:118.910:266.210:55-2.97:164:32Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:439.33:458.911:176.711:40-3.27:184:30Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:369.54:258.712:127.07:194:29Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:309.55:138.312:28-3.01:197.07:214:28Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:249.46:127.61:19-2.42:436.87:224:27Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:179.37:286.82:14-1.64:416.27:244:26Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:069.29:025.93:10-0.56:245.17:254:25Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:489.111:005.34:080.87:174.07:274:24Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:249.05:092.17:562.77:284:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:145.512:538.96:123.48:281.67:304:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:506.31:188.77:164.58:550.67:314:21Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:007.21:388.58:185.49:21-0.27:334:20Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:548.11:588.39:166.19:47-0.87:344:19New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:408.72:208.210:106.610:16-1.27:354:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:219.12:458.011:016.910:46-1.47:374:18New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:599.33:137.911:527.011:20-1.47:384:17New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:369.33:447.712:467.17:394:17Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:139.34:177.51:497.07:414:16Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 3:20 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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