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 2h 40m at 4:09 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:317.41:008.87:385.88:47-0.58:024:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:258.21:428.68:466.29:25-0.98:024:25Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:098.82:258.49:466.310:02-1.18:024:26Full Moon3Sat
4Sun5:489.13:078.110:376.310:38-1.08:024:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:239.33:507.911:256.211:14-0.98:024:28Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:569.34:337.612:126.08:014:29Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:269.35:187.31:005.78:014:30Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:529.26:046.912:28-0.11:495.38:014:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:189.16:556.51:050.52:404.98:004:33Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:449.17:516.01:421.23:314.48:004:34Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:139.08:585.52:202.14:223.87:594:35Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:448.810:245.32:583.05:123.17:594:37Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue10:178.73:393.96:002.47:584:38Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:505.510:53 AM8.64:314.96:451.67:584:39Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:416.211:31 AM8.55:455.67:280.87:574:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:357.012:138.57:046.18:09-0.17:564:42Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:137.712:598.68:106.48:51-0.87:554:44Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:478.31:498.79:066.49:33-1.57:554:45Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:198.82:438.79:566.210:15-1.87:544:47New Moon19Mon
20Tue5:519.23:398.610:455.910:58-1.97:534:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed6:249.44:368.411:365.411:43-1.67:524:50New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:589.65:358.112:304.87:514:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:339.76:377.512:28-0.91:274.07:504:53Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:099.77:446.91:130.02:283.37:494:54Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:479.69:036.32:001.23:302.57:484:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon9:269.410:456.02:502.54:341.87:474:57First Quarter26Mon
27Tue10:079.13:443.85:381.17:454:59First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:456.310:50 AM8.84:504.96:400.67:445:01First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:177.011:38 AM8.46:135.77:370.27:435:02Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:227.712:308.17:416.18:26-0.17:425:04Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:108.31:237.98:566.29:08-0.37:405:06Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 7:01 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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