Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 2:08 am (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 am (7.3 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 - May 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:318.312:105.29:454.57:251.55:478:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:078.12:035.210:073.98:242.15:468:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:338.03:325.610:233.29:142.65:448:29Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:507.94:366.110:372.49:583.25:428:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:027.85:286.610:561.510:373.85:418:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:177.86:147.011:180.711:154.45:398:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:377.86:587.511:43-0.111:535.05:388:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:007.87:427.912:12-0.85:368:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun5:247.78:278.212:345.512:45-1.45:358:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:487.69:178.41:196.01:23-1.75:338:39Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:077.510:118.52:116.42:05-1.85:328:40Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:107.311:098.53:136.62:53-1.75:318:41Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:127.04:346.63:45-1.45:298:43Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:058.64:42-0.95:288:44Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:558.69:53 AM5.98:225.55:43-0.25:278:45Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:368.611:49 AM5.48:254.66:460.65:258:47Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:108.61:385.48:573.37:481.65:248:48Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:418.63:225.99:311.98:472.55:238:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:098.74:446.710:070.59:423.55:228:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:368.75:507.510:44-0.810:354.55:218:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri4:058.66:488.211:22-1.811:275.35:208:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:348.57:428.712:00-2.45:198:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun5:058.28:338.912:225.912:40-2.65:188:55New Moon23Sun
24Mon5:387.99:259.01:226.31:23-2.45:178:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:147.410:179.02:326.42:07-2.05:168:58Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:526.911:098.84:046.32:54-1.35:158:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:386.311:588.76:285.93:43-0.55:149:00First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:415.77:435.44:350.35:139:01First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:418.510:05 AM5.18:254.75:291.25:129:02First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:168.311:46 AM4.78:553.96:252.15:129:03First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:438.11:594.79:173.17:223.05:119:04Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 4:26 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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