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 2h 30m 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 - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:359.010:095.92:033.43:471.57:385:08First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:028.92:384.64:400.67:375:10First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:386.29:30 AM8.83:165.75:38-0.27:365:11First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:497.110:06 AM8.74:286.76:39-0.87:345:13Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:367.910:58 AM8.76:287.37:39-1.47:335:14Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:108.512:098.68:007.38:34-1.87:315:16Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:428.91:268.59:076.99:25-1.97:305:18Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:129.12:398.410:016.210:13-1.87:285:19Full Moon8Sun
9Mon5:419.33:488.210:515.410:57-1.37:265:21Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:099.44:527.911:414.511:39-0.47:255:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed6:369.45:557.512:303.57:235:24Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:019.36:597.112:210.71:202.77:215:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:279.28:106.61:021.92:101.97:205:28Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:529.09:366.41:443.22:591.37:185:29Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:198.611:306.52:294.43:500.97:165:31Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:488.33:225.54:440.87:145:33Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:237.09:20 AM7.94:386.35:440.77:135:34Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:407.610:02 AM7.66:306.86:450.67:115:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:298.110:59 AM7.38:346.77:440.57:095:37Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:068.312:077.29:306.58:340.37:075:39Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:368.41:157.29:566.29:150.27:055:41Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:598.42:167.310:165.89:510.27:045:42Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:188.43:117.410:395.310:230.37:025:44New Moon23Mon
24Tue5:328.54:037.411:054.610:550.67:005:45New Moon24Tue
25Wed5:468.54:547.311:353.811:261.16:585:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu6:038.65:477.212:093.06:565:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:238.76:427.112:462.16:545:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:478.77:437.012:332.71:261.26:525:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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