Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 3:18 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 9:53 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 - May 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:077.78:478.41:074.91:15-1.15:498:25Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:437.49:368.32:015.31:56-0.95:478:26Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:217.010:268.23:035.42:40-0.55:458:27Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:036.511:178.14:145.43:250.05:448:29Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:526.15:355.34:140.65:428:30First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:068.09:54 AM5.67:014.95:071.35:408:32First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:497.911:10 AM5.28:044.36:041.95:398:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:257.812:415.18:433.77:032.55:378:35First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:547.82:235.39:103.08:013.15:368:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:217.83:445.89:342.28:543.65:348:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:487.84:426.410:001.39:414.05:338:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:187.95:307.010:280.410:264.45:328:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:498.06:157.610:59-0.511:094.85:308:42Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:238.16:588.111:34-1.311:535.15:298:43Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:598.17:438.412:12-1.85:278:44Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:378.08:308.612:405.412:54-2.15:268:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:207.89:188.71:335.61:40-2.15:258:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:087.410:088.82:335.62:29-1.85:248:48Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:046.910:598.73:435.43:20-1.35:238:49Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:116.311:488.75:014.94:14-0.45:218:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:325.66:214.25:120.65:208:52Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:348.712:105.37:313.26:141.75:198:53Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:178.62:045.48:262.17:192.75:188:54Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:568.63:386.19:101.08:243.65:178:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:338.54:486.89:490.19:244.45:168:57Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:078.35:447.510:25-0.710:204.95:158:58Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:408.26:328.111:01-1.211:135.35:148:59New Moon27Tue
28Wed4:148.07:168.411:36-1.55:149:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:487.87:588.612:045.612:12-1.65:139:01New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:257.58:378.712:555.712:50-1.45:129:02Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:047.29:168.61:515.71:29-1.15:119:03Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 12:35 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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