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 2h 45m 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 - Oct 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:388.27:448.12:12-1.62:405.37:096:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:518.18:307.63:05-1.43:515.77:106:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:088.14:02-0.95:225.87:126:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:178.15:05-0.27:195.57:136:43First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:158.26:140.48:444.97:156:41First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:076.13:018.27:241.19:324.27:166:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:486.03:388.28:271.610:053.47:186:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:146.34:078.19:202.110:302.77:196:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:206.64:297.910:052.710:542.07:216:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:137.04:447.810:443.211:181.37:226:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:007.44:597.711:223.811:450.77:246:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed6:427.65:177.711:594.37:256:27Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:237.85:417.612:130.212:374.97:276:25Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:038.06:087.512:44-0.21:185.37:286:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:478.06:377.31:19-0.42:025.77:306:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:358.07:067.11:56-0.42:546.07:316:19Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:298.07:326.82:38-0.33:586.27:336:17Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:297.97:506.63:25-0.15:246.27:346:15Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:268.04:180.28:035.97:366:13Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:138.05:160.67:585.37:376:11Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:508.16:191.08:254.47:396:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:365.92:218.27:221.58:563.37:406:07Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:086.12:508.48:212.19:312.07:426:06Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:336.73:208.59:152.710:080.67:446:04Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:447.43:508.710:063.410:47-0.77:456:02New Moon25Tue
26Wed5:478.14:238.810:554.211:28-1.77:476:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:448.74:588.811:454.97:485:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:409.05:378.712:12-2.412:375.57:505:57Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:369.16:188.412:57-2.51:345.97:515:55Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:349.17:047.91:45-2.32:416.17:535:53Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:339.07:577.22:36-1.74:036.07:555:52Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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