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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:299.29:035.52:480.75:444.47:414:16First Quarter1Thu
2Fri11:068.910:585.13:391.96:403.57:424:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat11:378.74:333.17:222.67:444:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:215.412:028.55:344.27:551.77:454:15Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:536.212:268.46:435.28:241.07:464:14Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:567.112:518.37:505.98:510.37:474:14Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:427.81:198.28:516.49:20-0.37:484:14Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:218.41:518.29:426.79:49-0.87:494:14Full Moon8Thu
9Fri5:548.82:268.110:276.810:21-1.17:504:13Full Moon9Fri
10Sat6:269.03:028.011:086.910:55-1.37:514:13Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:569.23:417.911:496.911:31-1.47:524:13Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:269.34:227.712:346.87:534:13Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:579.45:087.412:09-1.31:256.57:544:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:299.46:036.912:49-1.02:216.17:554:13Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:019.47:106.31:30-0.53:215.47:564:14Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:339.48:315.72:130.34:194.57:564:14Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:069.410:085.32:571.45:143.37:574:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun10:399.43:462.76:052.07:584:14Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:125.411:13 AM9.44:434.06:540.77:584:15Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:136.311:49 AM9.35:535.27:41-0.57:594:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:307.412:289.37:106.18:26-1.58:004:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:248.41:119.38:216.79:11-2.28:004:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:109.11:599.19:256.99:55-2.68:014:17New Moon23Fri
24Sat5:529.52:518.910:236.910:39-2.68:014:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:329.73:458.611:206.611:22-2.28:014:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:109.84:398.112:186.38:024:19Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:469.75:357.612:06-1.61:195.88:024:19Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:219.66:326.912:49-0.82:235.28:024:20Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:539.47:346.21:310.23:264.58:024:21Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:229.28:495.52:131.44:263.88:024:22First Quarter30Fri
31Sat9:499.010:445.22:542.65:213.08:024:23First Quarter31Sat
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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