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 5h 09m at 4:58 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:537.36:438.212:062.812:081.16:287:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:457.27:068.112:452.212:481.96:297:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:377.17:297.91:241.71:282.76:307:47Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:316.97:557.72:051.32:113.56:327:45Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:306.88:247.52:471.02:584.36:337:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:426.68:587.23:320.93:514.96:357:41Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:156.64:220.94:585.56:367:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:476.85:171.06:265.76:377:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:527.16:171.07:595.76:397:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:357.37:201.09:015.56:407:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:306.54:067.58:170.99:355.16:427:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:386.64:297.69:060.810:024.66:437:28Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:436.84:487.79:490.710:293.96:447:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:447.15:087.910:280.811:013.06:467:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat4:427.35:308.111:071.211:352.06:477:22New Moon15Sat
16Sun5:387.65:568.211:461.76:497:19New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:347.76:268.312:141.012:262.46:507:17Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:327.86:588.412:560.21:093.26:517:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:337.77:338.31:42-0.51:564.06:537:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:417.68:128.12:31-0.92:494.86:547:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:597.58:577.83:26-0.93:535.36:567:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:237.64:25-0.75:145.66:577:07First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:377.75:30-0.46:515.56:597:05First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:368.06:390.08:225.07:007:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:296.63:228.17:480.59:224.37:017:00Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:596.54:008.28:490.910:043.57:036:58Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:216.74:328.29:421.410:382.77:046:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:287.04:598.110:271.911:101.97:066:54Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:257.35:218.011:082.511:421.27:076:52Full Moon29Sat
30Sun6:157.55:417.911:483.27:096:50Full Moon30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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