Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 13m at 5:52 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:166.75:338.010:000.310:595.06:277:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:176.85:537.910:370.411:214.56:297:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:107.06:087.911:100.611:473.86:307:47Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:007.06:207.911:411.06:317:45Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:497.16:368.012:153.112:121.56:337:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun6:397.16:568.012:462.312:442.26:347:41Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:317.07:198.01:211.51:183.06:367:39Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:287.07:447.91:580.81:543.96:377:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:326.98:107.82:400.22:344.76:387:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:526.98:377.73:28-0.33:205.56:407:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:357.04:22-0.54:226.16:417:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:097.35:24-0.65:566.56:437:29Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:077.76:32-0.77:386.36:447:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:477.97:40-0.78:505.86:457:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:597.14:208.18:43-0.69:414.96:477:22Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:257.24:488.39:37-0.410:243.86:487:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:447.35:148.410:250.211:062.76:507:18New Moon17Thu
18Fri4:547.55:398.411:100.911:471.66:517:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:597.66:038.411:531.96:537:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:017.76:288.412:280.612:372.96:547:12Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:027.76:558.21:10-0.11:233.96:557:09Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:067.77:237.91:53-0.52:144.86:577:07Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:167.77:547.52:37-0.63:145.56:587:05Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:357.78:287.13:25-0.44:316.07:007:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:557.74:180.06:246.17:017:01First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:037.85:180.58:295.87:026:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:557.96:250.99:215.47:046:57First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:347.97:331.29:505.07:056:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:596.04:037.98:321.410:104.47:076:52Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:196.14:237.89:191.610:283.77:086:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 9:52 am — 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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