Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 1:05 am (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:40 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:185.511:49 AM8.95:294.57:311.08:024:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:036.412:208.96:415.58:09-0.28:024:25Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:047.512:549.07:516.38:49-1.48:024:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:518.41:339.18:536.89:32-2.38:024:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:349.12:179.19:507.010:16-2.98:024:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:159.63:099.110:457.011:02-3.18:014:29New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:569.84:068.811:416.911:49-2.88:014:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:369.95:068.412:426.58:014:32Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:169.96:097.712:38-2.21:495.98:004:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:569.87:176.91:26-1.33:015.18:004:34Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:349.78:356.12:14-0.14:144.27:594:36First Quarter11Sat
12Sun10:119.510:205.53:031.45:223.17:594:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:459.33:542.96:232.17:584:38First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:395.611:19 AM9.04:534.37:141.27:574:40First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:286.511:51 AM8.76:065.57:570.47:574:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:407.512:248.47:296.38:35-0.17:564:42Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:318.312:588.28:496.79:10-0.57:554:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:128.81:378.09:556.99:44-0.87:544:45Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:489.12:197.910:446.910:18-0.97:534:47Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:199.23:037.811:226.710:52-0.97:524:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:489.23:487.711:576.611:27-0.87:524:50Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:139.14:347.612:336.37:514:51Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:379.15:197.312:03-0.51:136.07:504:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:599.16:076.912:38-0.21:555.57:484:55Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:239.17:006.51:130.42:394.97:474:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:499.08:026.01:481.13:254.27:464:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:178.99:195.62:242.14:123.37:454:59Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:468.811:005.53:013.15:002.47:445:01Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:168.73:444.35:501.37:435:03Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:336.010:48 AM8.74:445.46:420.37:415:04Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:077.011:26 AM8.76:116.37:33-0.77:405:06Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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