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 4h 08m 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 - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:287.18:218.41:105.612:52-0.75:458:46New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:146.98:428.31:485.21:28-0.35:478:45Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:026.69:048.32:304.82:030.35:488:43Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:546.29:288.33:144.22:391.05:498:42Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:535.89:558.23:583.63:151.95:518:40Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:035.510:248.14:432.83:522.95:528:39First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:315.310:548.05:312.04:343.95:538:37First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:445.66:201.25:314.95:558:35First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:336.47:120.36:515.75:568:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:047.94:317.28:05-0.68:136.25:588:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:508.05:127.88:57-1.49:196.35:598:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:458.15:498.39:48-2.010:146.16:008:28Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:478.26:238.510:37-2.311:045.76:028:27Full Moon13Thu
14Fri3:518.36:568.711:25-2.411:545.16:038:25Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:558.27:298.812:12-2.16:058:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun5:588.08:018.812:464.412:58-1.36:068:21Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:027.58:338.71:403.61:44-0.36:078:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:097.09:068.62:382.82:310.96:098:18Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:256.49:398.43:362.03:192.36:108:16Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:596.110:138.14:351.34:133.66:128:14Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:546.35:340.75:194.86:138:12Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:336.96:340.46:475.66:148:10Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:447.57:340.18:355.96:168:08Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:207.14:368.08:300.010:035.96:178:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:176.95:178.29:21-0.110:515.76:198:04Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:186.85:518.310:05-0.211:185.46:208:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:156.96:208.210:45-0.211:405.26:218:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:057.06:438.111:21-0.16:237:58New Moon28Fri
29Sat4:517.17:028.012:054.811:55 AM0.16:247:56New Moon29Sat
30Sun5:367.17:198.012:334.312:280.56:267:54New Moon30Sun
31Mon6:227.07:378.01:043.81:021.06:277:52Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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