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 43m 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 - Sep 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:106.88:008.01:393.21:361.66:287:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:026.68:257.92:162.62:112.46:307:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:006.58:527.82:562.02:483.36:317:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:086.39:217.63:401.33:304.26:337:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:376.39:527.54:280.84:215.16:347:42First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:346.75:230.35:345.86:357:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:597.26:24-0.27:066.26:377:37First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:527.77:28-0.68:266.16:387:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:307.34:328.18:29-0.99:235.76:407:33Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:457.55:068.39:26-1.210:105.16:417:31Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:587.75:378.410:18-1.210:554.36:427:29Full Moon11Fri
12Sat4:077.86:078.511:06-0.911:393.46:447:27Full Moon12Sat
13Sun5:137.96:368.611:51-0.26:457:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon6:167.87:048.512:252.412:360.76:477:23Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:207.77:338.41:131.51:221.86:487:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:267.58:038.22:010.82:103.06:497:18Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:407.38:357.92:510.33:044.16:517:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:067.29:087.43:420.14:085.16:527:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:407.44:360.15:365.76:547:12Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:027.75:350.37:525.86:557:10Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:048.06:390.59:295.66:577:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:528.27:440.710:145.26:587:06Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:046.14:308.28:440.810:404.86:597:04Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:216.25:008.19:340.910:574.47:017:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:246.55:238.010:161.111:134.07:026:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:166.75:407.910:531.311:343.47:046:57New Moon26Sat
27Sun5:037.05:547.911:271.611:592.77:056:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon5:487.16:107.912:002.17:076:53New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:347.36:317.912:272.012:332.77:086:51New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:227.36:567.812:581.31:093.47:096:49Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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