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 4h 01m 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 - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:459.44:103.76:211.08:024:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:266.111:25 AM9.25:174.97:150.08:024:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:547.012:099.16:365.88:04-0.88:024:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:547.912:578.97:546.38:50-1.38:024:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:418.61:478.79:026.59:33-1.68:014:29Full Moon5Sat
6Sun5:229.12:398.510:016.410:15-1.68:014:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:009.43:308.210:556.210:55-1.48:014:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:359.54:207.911:465.911:35-1.08:004:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:079.55:107.512:375.58:004:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:379.46:017.012:15-0.41:295.17:594:35Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:059.36:546.512:540.42:224.57:594:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:319.17:526.01:331.33:144.07:584:38Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:579.09:035.62:122.34:063.47:584:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:258.810:485.42:523.34:582.87:574:41Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:568.63:344.35:492.27:564:42Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:325.810:30 AM8.54:275.36:371.57:554:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:026.511:08 AM8.35:466.07:230.97:554:45Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:507.311:51 AM8.27:106.58:040.37:544:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:237.812:378.28:176.78:43-0.37:534:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:518.31:278.39:096.69:22-0.87:524:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:178.62:208.39:516.410:00-1.17:514:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:428.93:138.310:326.110:38-1.37:504:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:079.14:088.211:145.611:18-1.27:494:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu6:349.35:048.012:015.07:484:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:039.46:037.612:514.27:474:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:349.57:067.112:400.01:443.37:454:59Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:079.58:166.61:231.02:402.57:445:00Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:429.49:416.12:082.23:391.77:435:02First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:209.311:356.12:563.54:400.97:425:04First Quarter29Tue
30Wed10:019.03:534.75:430.47:405:05First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:296.710:48 AM8.75:075.76:45-0.17:395:07Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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