Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 2:39 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 pm (8.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:569.11:448.210:317.310:07-1.28:024:24New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:279.32:248.111:137.410:41-1.48:024:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:579.43:078.111:507.311:17-1.58:024:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:269.43:517.912:297.28:024:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:549.44:387.71:116.98:014:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:219.45:307.312:33-1.22:006.58:014:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:489.46:326.81:12-0.82:515.88:014:31Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:159.47:466.11:510.03:444.98:004:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:429.49:155.52:301.14:353.78:004:33First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:099.311:085.33:112.45:262.48:004:35First Quarter10Tue
11Wed10:379.23:573.96:161.07:594:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:416.011:06 AM9.24:555.37:06-0.37:584:37Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:217.211:39 AM9.26:176.57:54-1.47:584:39Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:188.312:189.17:447.28:43-2.27:574:40Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:029.11:079.08:587.59:30-2.67:564:41Full Moon15Sun
16Mon5:429.52:058.910:017.410:17-2.77:564:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue6:199.73:088.710:587.111:03-2.57:554:44Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:559.84:098.311:536.711:48-2.07:544:46Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:309.75:097.812:516.17:534:47Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:029.66:097.212:32-1.21:515.47:524:49Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:329.47:126.51:15-0.22:504.67:514:50Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:589.28:255.81:561.13:473.87:504:52Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:229.010:085.42:362.44:412.97:494:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:448.83:183.85:312.17:484:55Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:495.710:08 AM8.54:055.16:191.47:474:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:496.710:34 AM8.25:186.27:050.87:464:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:517.611:05 AM8.07:046.97:480.37:455:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:308.311:43 AM7.98:457.28:29-0.27:435:01Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:038.712:327.89:547.29:09-0.57:425:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:329.01:287.810:287.19:47-0.87:415:05Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:589.12:237.910:516.910:24-1.17:405:06New Moon31Tue
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 6:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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