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 1h 35m 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 - Jan 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:459.37:156.21:240.33:185.08:024:24Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:109.28:285.61:581.24:044.18:024:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:369.29:595.32:332.34:503.08:024:26First Quarter3Sat
4Sun10:029.13:093.55:361.88:024:27First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:115.510:30 AM9.13:504.86:240.68:024:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:446.411:00 AM9.14:546.07:12-0.68:014:30Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:507.511:36 AM9.16:316.98:01-1.68:014:31Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:318.412:219.27:567.48:50-2.38:014:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:089.11:189.29:057.59:38-2.88:004:33Full Moon9Fri
10Sat5:449.52:239.110:047.310:26-2.98:004:35Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:199.73:298.811:006.811:12-2.67:594:36Full Moon11Sun
12Mon6:529.84:348.411:576.211:58-2.07:594:37Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:259.85:387.812:585.47:584:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:579.86:457.012:43-1.02:014.57:574:40Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:279.77:586.31:260.33:033.67:574:42Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:569.59:305.72:091.74:032.67:564:43Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:259.311:425.72:533.25:001.87:554:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:539.03:404.75:551.17:544:46Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:496.510:22 AM8.64:445.96:470.67:534:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:137.410:55 AM8.36:186.87:360.27:524:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:038.211:35 AM8.08:057.18:20-0.17:514:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:428.712:237.99:297.19:01-0.37:504:52Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:158.91:187.810:167.09:38-0.57:494:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:449.02:137.810:456.810:14-0.67:484:55New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:099.03:057.811:126.510:47-0.67:474:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon6:309.03:547.711:426.111:20-0.47:464:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:489.04:437.512:165.67:455:00New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:059.15:337.212:535.07:445:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:249.16:286.812:240.51:324.27:425:03Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:469.17:286.412:571.32:143.37:415:05Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:109.18:396.01:302.32:592.47:405:06Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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