Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 3:58 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 11:30 am (5.6 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 - Aug 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:537.67:498.712:444.512:50-1.05:438:48Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:557.28:188.81:343.61:31-0.25:458:47Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:006.78:498.92:272.72:141.05:468:45Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:136.39:228.93:231.72:592.25:478:44First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:425.99:588.74:200.83:473.55:498:42First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:356.05:200.14:454.75:508:41First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:226.66:22-0.46:005.65:518:39First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:387.37:26-0.77:316.15:538:37Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:167.94:317.88:26-0.98:586.15:548:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:187.75:138.29:21-1.010:045.85:568:34Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:247.55:508.410:09-1.010:535.45:578:32Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:267.46:228.410:52-0.811:344.95:588:31Full Moon12Fri
13Sat4:237.36:498.411:30-0.56:008:29Full Moon13Sat
14Sun5:167.27:138.312:124.412:070.06:018:27Full Moon14Sun
15Mon6:057.07:338.212:503.812:430.76:038:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:546.87:528.11:293.21:191.46:048:24Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:456.58:128.02:082.71:562.26:058:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:406.38:377.92:502.12:333.16:078:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:436.19:057.73:331.73:124.06:088:18Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:055.99:367.54:191.33:554.86:108:16Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:176.15:091.14:505.56:118:14Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:016.56:040.86:166.06:128:12Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:547.07:030.57:486.26:148:10Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:277.48:000.18:536.16:158:08Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:507.24:537.68:53-0.39:365.86:178:07Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:557.35:157.89:40-0.610:145.26:188:05Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:007.55:378.010:23-0.710:524.46:198:03New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:037.65:598.211:04-0.611:333.56:218:01New Moon28Sun
29Mon5:067.76:248.411:46-0.16:227:59New Moon29Mon
30Tue6:077.76:528.612:162.412:270.76:247:57Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:107.67:228.61:031.41:101.76:257:55Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 1:44 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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