Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 3:18 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:339.55:298.112:104.17:395:08Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:079.66:307.612:10-0.51:063.47:375:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:419.57:357.012:550.52:032.77:365:11Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:169.48:506.51:411.73:012.17:345:12Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:519.110:266.22:292.94:001.67:335:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:298.73:224.15:001.37:315:16First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:216.410:09 AM8.34:265.16:021.07:305:17First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:556.910:54 AM8.05:495.87:020.87:285:19Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:017.511:45 AM7.77:246.27:550.67:275:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:498.012:427.58:446.18:400.47:255:22Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:268.31:387.49:365.99:190.37:235:24Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:578.42:317.410:115.79:550.37:225:26Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:238.53:197.510:405.310:280.47:205:27Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:438.54:057.511:104.911:010.67:185:29Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:018.54:507.411:414.411:330.97:175:31Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:198.65:367.312:153.97:155:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:428.76:247.112:061.312:513.37:135:34Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:088.77:156.812:401.91:312.77:115:35Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:378.68:146.61:162.62:132.17:095:37Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:088.59:226.31:533.43:001.57:085:39Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:428.410:526.32:354.23:531.07:065:40Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:208.23:265.04:510.67:045:42Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:466.610:06 AM8.14:375.75:530.17:025:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:077.211:03 AM8.06:056.06:56-0.37:005:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:597.712:117.97:265.97:54-0.66:585:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:388.21:238.08:305.48:47-0.86:565:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:138.52:338.09:244.89:36-0.76:545:50New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:458.83:398.110:123.910:22-0.36:525:51New Moon28Fri
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 6:32 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 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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