Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 57m at 3:58 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 pm (8.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Apr 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:007.95:176.911:132.511:032.86:477:40New Moon1Fri
2Sat5:147.86:027.111:381.811:373.36:457:41New Moon2Sat
3Sun5:287.86:447.412:051.26:437:43New Moon3Sun
4Mon5:477.87:257.512:123.812:340.66:417:44New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:117.78:077.612:484.41:060.16:397:46Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:387.68:547.71:264.91:41-0.26:377:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:077.59:467.62:075.32:20-0.46:347:49Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:367.310:467.62:525.73:03-0.46:327:50Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:047.111:547.63:476.03:52-0.36:307:52First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:396.94:576.14:47-0.16:287:53First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:587.69:47 AM6.66:236.05:480.26:267:55First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:497.711:21 AM6.37:385.46:520.56:247:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:277.912:556.28:294.67:540.96:227:58Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:588.02:266.49:113.48:511.46:207:59Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:278.23:506.89:522.19:442.16:188:01Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:568.45:027.410:320.710:342.86:168:02Full Moon16Sat
17Sun4:278.66:058.011:13-0.511:223.66:158:04Full Moon17Sun
18Mon4:598.77:048.411:56-1.56:138:05Full Moon18Mon
19Tue5:348.68:028.612:114.412:40-2.16:118:07Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:118.49:008.61:045.01:26-2.26:098:08Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:528.110:008.62:015.52:14-1.96:078:09Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:357.611:038.43:085.73:05-1.36:058:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:257.04:295.83:59-0.66:038:12Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:068.39:24 AM6.36:115.54:570.36:018:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:038.210:40 AM5.77:494.95:591.15:598:15Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:528.112:205.38:484.27:041.95:588:17Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:318.02:175.49:263.48:052.65:568:18Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:017.83:435.89:542.69:003.35:548:20Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:227.74:456.410:171.89:483.95:528:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:377.65:366.910:391.010:314.45:518:23Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:06 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 53% 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 (53% 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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