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 5h 21m 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:198.83:413.96:152.28:024:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:185.610:48 AM8.64:355.07:001.58:024:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:566.511:20 AM8.45:495.97:400.98:024:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:547.311:56 AM8.37:136.58:170.38:024:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:337.912:368.28:256.88:52-0.28:024:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:058.41:208.29:206.99:27-0.68:024:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:338.72:068.210:036.910:01-1.08:014:30Full Moon7Sat
8Sun5:598.92:538.210:406.710:37-1.28:014:31Full Moon8Sun
9Mon6:239.13:418.111:186.511:13-1.38:014:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue6:479.34:327.911:596.111:50-1.18:004:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:139.45:257.612:455.58:004:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:419.56:237.112:29-0.61:354.87:594:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:109.57:286.51:090.22:283.97:584:38Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:419.58:446.01:501.23:233.07:584:39Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:149.510:205.72:322.44:212.07:574:40Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:499.43:193.75:201.07:564:42Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:316.010:28 AM9.24:175.06:190.17:564:43Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:196.811:11 AM9.15:346.07:16-0.67:554:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:257.712:018.97:036.68:09-1.27:544:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:138.512:588.78:226.78:58-1.57:534:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:539.01:588.59:276.59:43-1.67:524:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:309.32:588.310:226.210:26-1.47:514:51New Moon22Sun
23Mon6:039.43:558.111:125.711:07-1.07:504:52New Moon23Mon
24Tue6:349.44:497.712:005.27:494:54New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:039.45:427.312:494.67:484:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:299.36:366.812:260.41:374.07:474:57Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:549.17:346.41:051.32:263.47:464:59Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:188.98:415.91:442.43:152.87:455:00Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:448.710:135.72:223.44:052.37:435:02First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:138.53:034.54:561.97:425:03First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:465.99:46 AM8.33:505.45:501.47:415:05First Quarter31Tue
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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