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 1h 06m 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 - Oct 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:147.47:217.71:330.71:474.17:116:47Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:127.47:487.52:110.22:314.97:126:45Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:197.58:147.32:55-0.23:235.57:146:42Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:417.58:407.13:44-0.44:336.17:156:40First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:087.84:41-0.56:076.37:176:38First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:158.05:45-0.47:466.17:186:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:048.36:54-0.38:475.57:206:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:316.63:428.48:01-0.19:284.77:216:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:596.74:148.59:010.110:063.67:236:30Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:217.04:438.69:540.610:452.57:246:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun4:337.45:108.610:421.311:241.47:266:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon5:397.75:378.611:282.17:276:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:408.06:048.512:040.412:143.17:296:22Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:408.26:318.212:45-0.41:024.07:306:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:418.37:007.91:27-0.81:554.97:326:18Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:468.37:317.52:11-1.02:585.67:336:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:578.38:037.02:57-0.84:226.07:356:14Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:108.43:46-0.37:016.07:366:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:168.44:410.28:465.67:386:11Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:118.45:430.89:295.17:396:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:558.46:501.39:564.67:416:07Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:475.53:298.37:541.710:144.17:426:05Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri2:215.73:538.28:492.110:273.57:446:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:336.14:108.19:352.410:432.87:456:02Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:296.54:248.110:152.911:022.07:476:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:187.04:418.110:523.411:261.17:495:58New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:037.45:028.111:283.911:530.37:505:56New Moon27Tue
28Wed6:497.85:278.112:054.57:525:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:368.15:528.012:25-0.412:455.27:535:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:268.46:177.91:00-1.01:305.77:555:51Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:228.56:417.71:40-1.42:236.27:565:50Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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