Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 1:55 pm (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:087.86:088.410:41-1.511:124.96:287:50Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:137.96:348.511:26-1.311:564.06:297:48Full Moon2Thu
3Fri5:178.07:018.612:10-0.86:317:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:217.87:298.612:433.012:540.16:327:44Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:277.57:588.61:332.01:381.36:347:42Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:377.28:298.52:251.02:252.66:357:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:586.99:028.23:190.33:173.96:367:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed11:366.99:387.94:15-0.24:195.06:387:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:197.35:14-0.45:445.86:397:34Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:417.86:18-0.47:476.16:417:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:408.27:24-0.29:415.86:427:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:266.74:268.48:28-0.110:315.56:437:27Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:466.65:048.49:240.110:595.06:457:25Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:586.65:358.310:110.211:194.66:467:23Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:586.86:018.210:510.511:404.16:487:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:486.96:208.011:270.96:497:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri5:347.06:347.912:053.512:011.36:517:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:197.06:497.812:332.912:342.06:527:15New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:057.07:077.81:032.31:092.76:537:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:537.07:297.71:361.71:443.46:557:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:467.07:537.52:111.12:234.26:567:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:476.98:187.32:490.73:075.06:587:06Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:047.08:417.03:310.44:025.76:597:04First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:477.14:200.35:236.27:007:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:147.55:160.27:206.47:027:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:087.86:210.18:476.27:036:58First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:468.17:28-0.19:145.87:056:56Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:456.74:168.28:30-0.39:445.17:066:53Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:076.94:438.39:25-0.310:184.27:086:51Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:227.35:088.410:140.010:563.07:096:49Full Moon30Thu
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 10:20 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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