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 2h 45m 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 - Feb 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:467.511:41 AM8.46:386.27:44-0.47:385:09Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:408.112:428.28:056.38:35-0.67:365:10Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:238.61:448.09:136.19:21-0.77:355:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:598.92:447.810:055.810:02-0.57:335:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:329.03:387.710:485.310:41-0.37:325:15Full Moon5Tue
6Wed6:009.04:287.611:284.911:180.27:305:17Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:268.95:167.312:074.37:295:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:488.96:047.112:473.87:275:20Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:088.86:536.812:311.41:283.37:255:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:318.77:466.51:082.22:112.87:245:23Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:588.68:486.21:453.12:552.47:225:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:278.410:106.02:234.03:422.07:215:27Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:008.23:044.84:331.77:195:28Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:306.19:37 AM8.03:565.55:281.37:175:30Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:146.610:20 AM7.85:176.16:241.07:155:32Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:067.211:11 AM7.76:476.47:180.57:145:33Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:397.612:107.77:566.38:070.17:125:35Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:058.01:127.88:456.08:52-0.37:105:36Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:298.32:157.99:275.59:35-0.57:085:38Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:528.53:158.010:074.810:16-0.57:065:40New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:178.74:158.110:483.910:57-0.17:045:41New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:448.95:148.011:333.011:390.57:035:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:139.16:157.812:202.17:015:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:459.27:187.512:221.41:101.36:595:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:209.18:287.11:072.42:030.66:575:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:578.99:516.91:553.52:590.26:555:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:378.611:326.92:504.53:590.16:535:51First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:248.23:575.35:040.16:515:52First Quarter28Thu
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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