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 57m 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:468.01:355.68:343.37:462.25:488:25Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:188.13:066.19:092.08:432.85:468:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:508.24:236.89:460.79:373.55:448:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:238.45:277.510:25-0.610:294.15:438:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:588.66:248.211:07-1.711:194.75:418:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:358.67:188.611:50-2.55:408:32Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:168.68:118.912:115.212:36-2.85:388:34Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:008.39:058.91:075.51:23-2.75:378:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:497.910:008.92:105.72:13-2.35:358:37Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:427.310:558.83:235.63:06-1.55:348:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:436.611:488.74:495.34:00-0.55:328:39Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:565.86:244.74:570.55:318:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:378.511:30 AM5.27:433.85:571.65:298:42Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:218.41:335.18:372.97:002.75:288:44Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:578.23:145.69:162.08:043.65:278:45Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:278.04:276.39:471.29:034.35:268:46Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:517.95:237.010:140.59:574.95:248:47Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:127.76:097.510:40-0.110:455.35:238:49Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:367.76:507.911:07-0.611:295.75:228:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun4:047.67:268.211:37-0.95:218:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:367.58:018.312:125.912:09-1.25:208:53New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:107.48:348.412:566.012:43-1.25:198:54New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:477.29:098.51:436.11:20-1.25:188:55Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:256.99:448.52:356.01:59-1.05:178:56Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:076.610:218.53:335.92:40-0.75:168:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:586.210:578.54:355.53:23-0.25:158:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:045.711:328.55:355.04:090.45:148:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:265.26:274.24:591.35:139:01First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:068.512:015.07:133.15:542.35:129:02First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:408.51:495.37:561.96:563.35:129:03Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:148.63:316.08:380.58:014.25:119:04Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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