Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 4:58 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 44m at 9:47 pm (8.4 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 - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:139.36:436.612:530.02:235.18:024:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:379.37:436.11:290.63:114.48:024:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:139.38:555.62:111.54:053.68:024:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:439.210:315.42:532.54:532.68:024:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:199.23:353.65:471.68:024:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:375.710:55 AM9.14:354.76:410.58:014:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:256.611:37 AM9.15:535.77:29-0.58:014:31Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:317.512:259.17:116.38:23-1.48:014:32Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:198.31:139.18:236.59:05-2.08:004:33Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:018.92:139.09:296.59:53-2.38:004:35New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:379.43:138.810:236.210:41-2.27:594:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:139.64:138.511:175.711:23-1.87:594:37New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:499.75:078.112:175.27:584:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:259.76:077.512:11-1.11:174.67:574:40Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:019.77:136.812:53-0.12:173.97:574:42Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:319.58:196.21:351.03:173.37:564:43Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:079.39:495.72:232.24:112.67:554:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri9:379.011:555.73:053.55:112.07:544:46First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:138.73:594.76:111.57:534:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:496.410:49 AM8.45:115.66:591.07:524:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:077.111:25 AM8.16:356.37:470.67:514:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:557.812:138.07:596.68:290.37:504:52Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:318.21:017.99:056.69:050.07:494:54Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:078.51:497.89:536.59:41-0.27:484:55Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:318.62:437.810:296.210:17-0.37:474:57Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:558.83:317.810:595.910:47-0.37:464:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:138.94:137.711:355.511:23-0.27:455:00Full Moon27Sun
28Mon6:319.05:077.512:115.07:445:01Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:559.15:557.212:474.47:425:03Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:259.16:496.912:350.71:353.77:415:05Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:499.27:496.51:111.42:172.97:405:06Waning 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 1:22 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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