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 2h 50m 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 - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:528.63:467.110:353.910:240.26:447:42Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:208.64:567.411:142.911:100.96:427:43New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:478.65:597.611:541.811:551.76:407:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:128.66:587.712:340.96:387:46New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:378.47:577.812:392.71:140.26:367:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:038.28:587.81:253.61:56-0.36:347:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:307.910:047.82:154.52:38-0.46:327:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:597.511:187.83:145.33:23-0.46:307:52Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:297.04:275.84:12-0.16:287:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:377.89:04 AM6.66:156.05:060.46:267:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:477.99:55 AM6.18:485.86:070.86:247:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:438.011:15 AM5.89:435.37:131.16:227:58First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:258.012:445.610:104.98:151.46:208:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:578.02:105.810:264.49:071.66:188:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:207.93:226.010:383.89:511.86:168:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:367.94:226.410:543.110:302.16:148:04Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:517.95:146.811:152.311:062.66:128:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:098.06:047.211:411.411:433.26:108:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:328.06:547.512:120.46:088:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon5:578.07:467.812:213.812:46-0.46:068:10Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:248.08:428.01:024.51:25-1.16:058:11Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:527.89:438.11:485.22:08-1.56:038:13Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:207.610:518.22:425.82:56-1.66:018:14Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:507.43:486.23:49-1.55:598:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:048.28:31 AM7.05:146.34:48-1.15:578:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:108.39:53 AM6.47:076.05:53-0.55:568:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:048.411:35 AM6.08:365.37:010.15:548:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:488.51:185.89:164.38:060.75:528:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:248.52:586.09:513.29:051.45:508:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:558.64:206.510:242.09:572.25:498:25Waning Crescent30Thu
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 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.

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