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 2h 33m 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 - Dec 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:348.72:138.89:486.810:14-2.47:424:16Full Moon1Tue
2Wed6:159.22:498.810:367.110:56-2.87:434:15Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:579.53:318.711:267.211:41-2.97:444:15Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:409.64:238.512:237.17:454:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:239.65:248.012:28-2.61:306.87:464:14Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:069.66:347.21:17-2.02:486.27:484:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:469.57:566.32:07-1.04:155.37:494:14Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:249.59:355.52:580.35:324.17:504:13Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:009.411:465.33:501.76:322.77:514:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu11:339.34:473.37:191.47:524:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:546.012:049.15:524.78:000.37:534:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:207.112:349.07:065.88:36-0.67:544:13Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:218.11:058.78:206.69:10-1.27:544:13Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:098.91:378.59:277.09:45-1.67:554:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:519.32:118.310:277.210:19-1.77:564:14New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:299.62:508.111:197.210:55-1.67:574:14New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:059.63:337.912:097.07:584:14New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:399.54:197.61:006.87:584:14Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:109.45:067.312:10-1.01:536.57:594:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:399.35:576.812:48-0.52:506.17:594:15Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:049.26:536.31:260.13:455.58:004:16Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:289.17:595.72:020.94:364.88:004:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:519.19:205.22:371.95:193.98:014:17First Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:169.011:065.03:122.95:582.98:014:18First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:428.93:484.16:351.98:014:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:065.611:10 AM8.84:345.27:110.88:024:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:386.711:38 AM8.85:556.27:50-0.38:024:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:217.612:108.97:216.98:30-1.38:024:20Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:568.412:489.08:307.39:13-2.18:024:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:309.01:359.19:277.59:57-2.78:024:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:049.42:319.110:197.410:42-2.88:024:23Full Moon31Thu
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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