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 25m 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:546.68:207.62:321.52:353.86:287:50Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:556.58:527.53:141.23:174.56:307:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:116.49:277.34:000.94:065.26:317:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:556.54:520.75:125.66:327:44First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:226.85:500.66:375.96:347:42First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:147.26:530.37:545.86:357:40Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:067.03:507.57:540.18:505.46:377:38Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:187.14:197.78:50-0.19:354.76:387:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:297.34:468.09:40-0.210:173.86:407:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:387.55:138.210:260.010:592.76:417:31Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:447.85:418.411:110.511:431.66:427:29Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:477.96:118.511:551.26:447:27Full Moon12Wed
13Thu6:498.06:448.612:290.612:412.16:457:25Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:527.97:198.51:16-0.11:283.16:477:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:597.77:568.32:06-0.62:204.06:487:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:137.68:387.92:59-0.83:204.86:497:19Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:357.59:257.53:55-0.64:325.36:517:16Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:587.64:56-0.26:065.66:527:14Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:077.86:020.27:585.36:547:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:027.97:120.69:144.96:557:10Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:016.33:468.08:171.09:574.36:567:08Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:276.34:218.09:121.310:273.76:587:06Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:366.64:487.99:581.710:513.26:597:04Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:326.85:087.810:372.011:152.57:017:02New Moon24Mon
25Tue5:197.05:227.711:122.511:401.97:026:59New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:027.25:387.711:473.07:046:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu6:437.45:597.712:081.312:223.57:056:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:257.56:247.612:390.812:594.07:066:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:087.66:537.51:120.51:384.67:086:51Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:567.57:247.31:480.22:215.07:096:49Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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