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 6h 37m at 1:10 pm (-2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (9.1 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:027.68:028.812:066.511:57 AM-1.75:129:16New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:417.48:368.812:566.412:34-1.65:129:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:247.29:098.71:476.31:12-1.35:139:15Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:096.99:398.62:406.11:51-1.05:149:15Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:576.510:068.63:365.72:30-0.45:159:14Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:506.010:338.54:325.33:100.25:159:14Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:515.510:598.45:244.73:491.05:169:13First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:055.011:278.46:113.94:292.05:179:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:364.711:568.36:523.05:123.05:189:12First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:424.97:302.06:054.05:199:11First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:268.33:445.78:080.97:135.05:209:11Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:578.34:496.78:47-0.28:235.75:219:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:318.35:367.59:27-1.39:276.25:229:09Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:098.46:168.210:10-2.210:236.45:239:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:538.56:558.710:54-2.811:156.45:249:07Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:468.57:348.911:40-3.15:259:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:438.48:129.112:096.312:28-3.15:269:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:448.18:509.11:065.91:16-2.65:289:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:487.69:279.12:085.32:04-1.85:299:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:556.910:049.03:154.62:52-0.75:309:02Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:106.110:408.94:243.73:410.75:319:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:425.411:158.75:312.64:322.15:329:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:455.36:351.65:283.65:348:59Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:436.07:320.76:384.85:358:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:258.24:066.98:230.08:005.75:368:56Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:027.95:047.79:08-0.59:226.15:378:55Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:427.75:498.29:49-0.910:316.35:398:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:247.56:278.510:27-1.111:216.25:408:52Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:107.47:018.611:04-1.15:418:51New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:567.37:318.512:006.111:40 AM-1.15:438:49New Moon30Thu
31Fri4:437.27:588.412:345.912:16-0.95:448:48New Moon31Fri
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 4:55 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 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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