Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 06m at 7:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:35 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:248.56:458.311:28-1.611:424.75:478:26New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:598.47:388.612:10-2.05:458:27New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:378.28:298.712:355.212:53-2.15:448:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:177.99:218.71:315.51:37-1.95:428:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:597.410:138.62:355.72:23-1.45:418:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:456.811:068.43:495.63:12-0.75:398:33Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:386.211:578.35:175.44:020.15:388:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:425.66:504.94:561.05:368:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:428.111:03 AM5.17:564.25:531.95:358:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:208.012:545.08:403.56:532.75:338:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:497.82:515.39:112.77:533.45:328:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:127.74:075.99:361.98:494.05:308:41Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:347.75:036.510:001.19:394.65:298:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:587.75:487.110:250.410:245.05:288:44Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:277.86:277.610:53-0.411:065.45:268:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:587.87:048.011:23-1.011:475.75:258:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu4:317.87:428.311:57-1.55:248:48Full Moon17Thu
18Fri5:067.78:218.512:305.912:34-1.85:238:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat5:437.69:028.61:166.01:15-1.95:228:51Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:257.49:458.72:096.01:59-1.85:208:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:147.010:298.73:105.92:45-1.45:198:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:146.511:118.74:195.53:35-0.85:188:54Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:295.911:528.75:314.84:270.15:178:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:585.36:373.85:221.25:168:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:308.712:445.27:342.66:232.35:158:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:078.62:395.68:231.37:283.45:158:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:448.64:076.49:070.18:344.35:149:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:208.65:127.39:49-1.09:365.05:139:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:578.66:068.010:29-1.810:345.55:129:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:368.46:548.611:09-2.211:295.85:119:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:168.27:388.811:50-2.45:119:04New Moon31Thu
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 11:33 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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