Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 6:21 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:179.29:225.62:510.55:104.37:424:15First Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:549.211:065.43:431.66:053.17:444:15First Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:319.24:412.86:551.87:454:15First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:085.712:079.25:464.07:400.57:464:14Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:456.712:449.26:565.08:23-0.77:474:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:527.71:239.28:045.79:05-1.67:484:14Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:468.52:049.19:066.29:46-2.27:494:13Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:339.12:488.910:046.410:28-2.47:504:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:179.53:348.611:006.511:10-2.37:514:13Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:589.64:228.211:576.411:52-1.97:524:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:399.75:117.712:586.27:534:13Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:189.66:037.112:35-1.22:065.87:544:13Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:559.46:596.51:19-0.43:175.37:554:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:309.28:035.82:020.64:264.77:564:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:019.09:245.32:461.65:283.97:564:14Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:298.811:345.13:322.86:183.17:574:14Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:578.74:223.97:002.37:584:14Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:555.611:26 AM8.55:234.97:351.67:584:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:166.511:57 AM8.46:365.78:080.87:594:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:087.312:328.47:466.38:400.28:004:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:468.01:098.48:466.69:12-0.48:004:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:198.41:488.39:356.89:45-1.08:004:17New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:498.82:308.310:186.810:20-1.48:014:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon6:189.13:158.310:596.810:57-1.68:014:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:479.34:028.111:436.611:35-1.68:014:19New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:169.44:547.812:316.28:024:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:479.55:517.412:16-1.31:245.78:024:20Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:209.66:546.812:58-0.82:225.08:024:21Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:539.68:066.21:410.13:234.08:024:22Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:279.69:335.62:251.34:233.08:024:23First Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:029.511:195.53:122.65:101.98:024:24First Quarter31Mon
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 4:58 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 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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