Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 12:59 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 pm (8.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:167.94:267.812:050.211:34-0.36:574:49Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:578.24:507.612:055.66:594:47Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:408.35:137.412:06-0.612:526.07:014:45Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:288.45:287.212:41-0.71:486.47:024:44Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:208.54:427.01:21-0.73:036.67:044:42Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:188.52:05-0.57:054:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:158.62:55-0.27:074:39Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:048.63:520.27:094:38Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:448.74:550.77:514.87:104:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:178.76:001.28:033.87:124:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:445.81:478.87:021.88:312.57:134:34Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:156.42:168.97:592.59:051.07:154:33Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:327.22:459.08:523.39:43-0.47:164:31New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:388.03:159.19:424.210:22-1.57:184:30New Moon14Sat
15Sun5:388.63:489.010:335.011:04-2.37:194:29New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:349.14:228.811:275.711:47-2.67:214:28Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:319.44:598.512:256.37:224:27Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:289.55:408.012:33-2.51:356.57:244:26Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:269.56:257.31:21-2.03:046.57:254:25Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:249.47:226.62:12-1.25:236.17:274:24First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:199.38:385.83:07-0.26:515.37:284:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:089.14:050.87:414.57:304:22First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:498.95:061.88:163.77:314:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:275.21:228.76:102.78:422.87:334:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:135.71:468.57:113.69:032.07:344:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:256.42:038.48:064.39:231.27:364:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:217.12:198.38:555.09:450.57:374:18Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:077.72:398.29:405.610:09-0.27:384:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun5:488.23:028.110:246.110:36-0.77:404:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:258.63:288.011:066.411:06-1.17:414:16Full Moon30Mon
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 4:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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