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 53m at 2:08 am (5.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:45 am (7.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Aug 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:177.85:588.09:34-1.210:036.65:458:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:057.96:288.410:17-1.810:476.55:468:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue3:018.16:588.611:02-2.311:316.25:488:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:008.17:278.711:46-2.45:498:42Full Moon4Wed
5Thu5:018.17:578.812:175.812:31-2.25:508:41Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:037.88:288.81:085.11:15-1.65:528:39Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:077.38:598.82:034.32:00-0.75:538:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:176.79:308.83:023.32:450.65:548:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:366.110:038.74:022.33:322.05:568:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:165.810:378.55:031.34:233.55:578:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:206.06:030.45:264.85:598:31Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:036.87:04-0.26:495.86:008:29Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:127.68:02-0.78:276.26:018:27Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:437.75:028.28:56-1.09:546.36:038:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:407.45:438.59:46-1.110:526.16:048:24Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:407.36:198.610:30-1.011:305.86:068:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:377.26:508.511:11-0.96:078:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed4:297.27:188.412:015.411:49 AM-0.76:088:18New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:177.27:408.212:345.012:25-0.36:108:16New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:047.07:598.11:094.61:010.26:118:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:516.88:178.01:464.01:360.96:138:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:426.58:378.02:253.42:111.76:148:10Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:376.29:007.83:062.82:472.76:158:08Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:425.99:277.73:482.23:243.66:178:07First Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:055.89:557.54:321.74:064.66:188:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:226.15:201.15:025.56:208:03First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:136.76:130.66:336.16:218:01First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:077.37:110.28:076.46:227:59Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:437.78:08-0.49:106.46:247:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:527.35:148.19:03-0.99:536.16:257:54Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:017.55:418.39:53-1.310:325.66:277:52Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 15% 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 (15% 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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