Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 4:58 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:437.512:146.38:325.37:421.06:457:41Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:137.61:346.39:074.68:371.26:437:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:387.82:526.69:403.79:271.46:417:44Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:028.04:037.010:142.610:131.86:397:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:298.25:087.510:511.410:582.36:377:47Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:588.46:087.911:310.211:423.06:357:48Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:298.67:068.212:13-0.86:337:50Full Moon7Sat
8Sun6:048.68:058.412:293.812:58-1.56:317:51Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:418.59:078.31:184.51:46-1.86:297:53Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:228.310:128.32:135.02:37-1.76:277:54Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:087.911:228.23:175.53:32-1.36:257:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:017.34:355.64:31-0.76:237:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:318.110:06 AM6.66:125.45:340.16:217:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:328.211:30 AM6.07:564.96:420.96:198:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:238.21:135.89:034.17:481.66:178:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:058.22:545.99:463.28:492.26:158:03Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:408.14:096.410:172.49:412.86:138:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:078.05:086.810:441.710:263.46:118:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:277.85:587.211:091.011:074.06:098:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:457.76:427.611:360.411:474.56:078:09New Moon20Fri
21Sat5:057.77:227.812:05-0.16:058:11New Moon21Sat
22Sun5:297.68:028.012:284.912:36-0.46:048:12New Moon22Sun
23Mon5:587.58:418.01:105.21:10-0.66:028:14Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:307.39:238.01:555.51:47-0.66:008:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:047.110:098.02:465.72:27-0.55:588:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:396.810:587.93:445.83:10-0.25:568:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:206.511:487.94:535.83:580.15:558:19First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:166.16:105.64:490.55:538:21First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:337.910:34 AM5.77:165.15:461.05:518:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:127.912:025.57:584.36:461.65:498:24First Quarter30Mon
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 8:14 am — 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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