Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 1:10 pm (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 5:40 am (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Mar 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:288.211:52 AM7.97:466.68:01-1.26:485:55Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:068.61:087.98:496.28:55-1.46:465:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:398.82:228.09:395.69:45-1.46:445:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:119.03:308.110:254.810:32-1.06:425:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:409.14:348.011:124.011:17-0.46:406:01New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:099.05:367.811:593.16:386:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat6:379.06:387.512:010.612:462.26:366:04Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:058.88:447.212:451.72:351.57:347:05Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:338.69:586.92:302.93:241.07:327:07Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:028.211:326.93:204.14:140.77:307:09First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:327.84:185.15:070.67:287:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:157.110:06 AM7.35:375.96:040.67:267:12First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:417.610:49 AM6.97:376.27:060.77:247:13First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:417.911:49 AM6.69:436.08:080.87:227:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:258.21:036.510:345.79:050.77:207:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:008.32:176.510:585.49:520.77:187:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:288.33:206.711:125.110:320.77:167:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:498.24:146.911:294.611:080.87:147:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:058.25:037.111:514.011:411.17:117:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:208.25:517.212:173.37:097:24Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:388.26:397.312:141.512:472.67:077:25Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:008.27:307.312:482.11:211.87:057:27Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:248.28:267.21:242.91:581.07:037:28Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:518.19:287.22:023.72:390.37:017:30Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:187.910:437.22:454.63:25-0.26:597:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:467.73:355.44:18-0.56:577:33Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:177.39:18 AM7.54:416.05:17-0.66:557:34Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:507.610:05 AM7.36:146.46:23-0.66:537:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:558.011:27 AM7.07:556.27:31-0.56:517:37Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:428.312:586.89:075.78:36-0.46:487:39Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:198.52:266.99:544.99:33-0.26:467:40Waning Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bellingham, WA today?

Slack tide in Bellingham, WA is approximately 9:25 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA