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 3h 39m 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 - Nov 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:328.99:006.53:29-0.85:505.77:565:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:288.74:270.27:294.97:585:48First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:168.65:281.28:284.17:595:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:065.41:578.56:322.29:083.28:015:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:095.52:298.37:373.09:382.48:025:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:376.11:528.27:373.89:021.67:044:42Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:416.82:108.08:304.59:250.87:064:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:327.42:278.09:175.19:490.27:074:39Full Moon8Tue
9Wed5:167.92:497.910:005.510:15-0.37:094:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu5:558.33:157.910:415.910:44-0.77:104:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:318.63:447.811:226.211:16-1.07:124:35Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:078.74:147.712:066.47:144:34Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:448.84:447.512:536.57:154:32Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:238.85:127.212:29-1.01:496.67:174:31Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:058.85:316.91:10-0.82:566.47:184:30Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:478.86:286.41:54-0.54:156.17:204:29Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:278.88:195.92:420.15:265.47:214:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri11:048.89:595.43:330.86:104.57:234:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:398.811:465.44:291.76:493.37:244:25Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:128.95:302.77:271.97:264:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:375.912:449.06:353.88:060.47:274:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:056.91:189.17:394.78:46-0.97:294:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:107.81:549.28:395.49:27-2.07:304:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:058.72:329.29:356.010:09-2.67:324:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:559.23:149.110:306.310:53-2.97:334:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:439.64:008.811:276.511:38-2.87:344:19New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:309.74:498.312:286.57:364:18Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:169.75:417.712:24-2.21:376.37:374:18Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:029.56:387.01:11-1.52:585.97:384:17Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:479.47:436.21:59-0.54:275.27:404:17First Quarter30Wed
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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