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 46m 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 - Dec 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:499.24:447.112:34-1.03:196.87:424:16Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:249.11:15-0.67:434:15Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:569.16:386.21:56-0.16:265.87:444:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:259.08:175.52:370.66:215.17:464:14First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:529.09:565.13:201.46:304.27:474:14First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:179.011:485.14:052.56:523.07:484:14First Quarter6Sat
7Sun11:438.94:583.67:201.77:494:14Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:585.812:109.06:014.77:530.37:504:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:266.912:389.17:105.88:30-1.17:514:13Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:257.91:089.28:156.59:10-2.27:524:13Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:138.81:449.39:147.19:53-3.07:534:13Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:589.42:269.310:097.310:38-3.47:544:13Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:419.73:179.211:057.411:25-3.47:554:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:259.94:158.812:057.27:554:14Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:079.85:188.212:14-2.91:136.87:564:14Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:499.86:257.41:03-2.12:326.27:574:14Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:299.77:406.41:52-1.03:585.27:584:14Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:059.59:135.52:400.45:164.17:584:15Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:399.411:265.23:291.96:182.97:594:15Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat11:099.24:213.47:061.87:594:15Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:435.811:35 AM8.95:224.97:460.88:004:16Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:156.912:008.66:396.08:200.08:004:16Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:167.912:268.48:026.88:51-0.58:014:17Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:018.712:558.29:207.29:23-0.98:014:18Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:399.21:298.110:237.39:55-1.18:024:18New Moon25Thu
26Fri6:139.42:098.011:127.310:29-1.28:024:19New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:459.52:557.911:527.211:04-1.28:024:20New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:149.43:427.812:307.08:024:21New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:419.44:287.51:116.88:024:21Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:069.45:167.212:16-0.81:576.48:024:22Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:309.46:146.712:51-0.42:455.98:024:23Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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