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 4h 31m 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:187.83:506.34:27-1.26:467:41First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:537.89:08 AM7.45:186.55:32-0.86:447:42First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:008.010:34 AM6.97:126.36:41-0.36:427:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:498.212:156.58:475.57:490.26:407:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:278.31:576.39:344.58:490.76:387:46Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:598.43:296.610:113.49:421.46:367:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:268.44:446.910:452.210:292.16:347:49Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:498.45:477.311:191.111:133.06:317:51Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:118.36:437.711:520.211:573.86:297:52Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:338.27:378.012:27-0.56:277:54Full Moon10Fri
11Sat5:578.18:298.112:424.61:03-0.86:257:55Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:237.89:228.11:305.21:40-1.06:237:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:527.510:208.02:245.72:21-0.86:217:58Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:237.211:247.93:276.03:05-0.56:198:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:586.94:456.13:540.06:178:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:307.88:42 AM6.56:356.04:480.56:168:03Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:287.89:47 AM6.08:215.75:481.06:148:04Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:137.811:10 AM5.79:035.26:501.46:128:06Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:447.712:405.59:254.57:491.86:108:07Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:057.72:105.69:413.88:402.36:088:09Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:217.83:316.010:002.89:252.86:068:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:377.84:386.610:231.710:073.46:048:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:587.95:367.210:510.510:484.06:028:13New Moon23Thu
24Fri4:218.16:297.711:23-0.611:304.76:008:15New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:488.27:218.211:59-1.55:598:16New Moon25Sat
26Sun5:178.28:148.512:145.312:39-2.25:578:18New Moon26Sun
27Mon5:488.29:108.61:015.91:24-2.55:558:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:248.010:108.61:546.32:13-2.55:538:21Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:057.711:128.52:586.53:06-2.15:528:22Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:007.24:216.44:03-1.45:508:23First Quarter30Thu
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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