Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (7.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 6:17 pm (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:20 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:489.511:515.53:522.16:072.48:024:25Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:289.34:523.47:021.38:024:26Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:496.112:089.26:014.67:510.48:024:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:117.112:499.07:155.58:34-0.48:024:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:108.01:308.88:266.09:14-1.08:014:29Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:588.72:138.69:286.39:53-1.38:014:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:419.12:568.410:246.410:31-1.48:014:31New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:199.43:408.111:156.311:08-1.28:004:33New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:559.54:247.812:056.18:004:34New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:299.45:097.512:565.97:594:35Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:009.35:567.112:25-0.41:485.57:594:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:299.26:466.61:040.22:415.17:584:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:569.07:426.11:430.93:354.67:584:39Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:238.98:485.62:221.84:284.07:574:41First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:528.810:115.33:012.85:193.37:564:42First Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:238.63:423.86:072.67:554:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:395.410:57 AM8.54:334.76:511.87:554:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:426.111:33 AM8.45:455.57:321.07:544:46Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:396.912:128.37:046.18:110.27:534:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:177.612:558.48:116.48:50-0.57:524:49Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:508.21:418.49:056.59:29-1.27:514:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:208.72:318.59:536.410:10-1.77:504:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon5:519.13:238.510:386.210:52-1.97:494:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:239.34:188.411:255.811:35-1.87:484:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:569.55:158.112:165.37:464:57Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:309.66:157.712:19-1.31:124.67:454:59Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:059.67:207.11:05-0.52:103.97:445:00Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:419.58:346.41:510.63:123.17:435:02Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:199.410:066.02:391.84:152.27:425:04Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:589.23:323.25:191.47:405:05Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:086.110:40 AM8.94:334.46:220.77:395:07Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (4% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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