Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 5:15 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:237.36:060.27:125.86:277:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:247.67:120.48:565.76:297:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:136.74:107.88:150.59:535.36:307:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:276.64:467.99:100.610:264.96:317:45Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:366.65:147.99:550.710:514.56:337:43Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue3:356.85:367.810:320.911:144.06:347:41New Moon6Tue
7Wed4:266.95:527.811:061.211:403.46:367:39New Moon7Wed
8Thu5:137.06:057.811:391.56:377:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri5:587.16:227.812:082.712:112.06:387:35New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:447.16:447.912:382.012:442.66:407:33Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:327.17:097.81:111.41:183.36:417:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:237.17:377.81:470.81:554.06:437:29Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:227.08:077.62:280.42:364.76:447:27Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:316.98:397.53:130.13:245.36:457:24First Quarter14Wed
15Thu11:587.09:177.34:05-0.14:255.86:477:22First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:277.25:04-0.25:496.06:487:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:317.56:10-0.27:185.96:507:18First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:157.77:17-0.28:275.36:517:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:517.03:508.08:20-0.19:194.56:537:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:147.14:208.19:160.110:043.46:547:12Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:317.34:498.310:060.510:472.26:557:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:427.65:178.410:531.211:291.16:577:07Full Moon22Thu
23Fri5:477.85:458.511:382.06:587:05Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:488.06:158.512:120.212:232.97:007:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:488.06:468.312:56-0.51:113.87:017:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:508.07:208.01:41-0.82:034.67:026:59Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:567.97:567.62:28-0.83:035.37:046:57Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:097.88:377.13:18-0.54:175.77:056:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:257.84:120.05:565.87:076:53Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:347.85:120.57:555.57:086:50Third Quarter30Fri
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 8:28 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 39% 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 (39% 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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