Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 6:05 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 2:58 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:206.39:46 AM8.93:525.45:520.27:375:09Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:157.210:19 AM8.55:116.56:50-0.27:365:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:248.110:58 AM8.17:087.17:45-0.47:355:12Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:108.711:49 AM7.89:157.18:35-0.57:335:14Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:489.012:527.610:206.99:19-0.57:325:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:219.11:557.510:486.69:58-0.57:305:17New Moon6Thu
7Fri5:509.02:527.511:086.310:34-0.47:295:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:158.93:437.511:325.911:07-0.27:275:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:358.84:317.412:025.47:255:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:508.85:197.112:354.87:245:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:058.86:096.812:110.81:114.17:225:25Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:218.77:036.512:411.61:483.37:205:27Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:418.78:056.21:112.52:262.67:195:28Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:038.69:196.01:413.53:071.87:175:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:258.411:126.12:094.63:531.17:155:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:468.32:325.64:440.57:135:33First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:038.25:43-0.17:125:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:447.69:25 AM8.25:057.26:45-0.77:105:37Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:558.210:35 AM8.27:177.47:45-1.27:085:38Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:198.612:118.28:297.28:41-1.67:065:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:448.81:368.29:206.69:31-1.87:045:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:099.02:528.310:065.810:17-1.67:025:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun5:349.14:028.210:524.811:01-1.07:015:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:589.25:088.011:403.611:440.06:595:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:239.36:157.612:292.56:575:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:499.27:257.312:261.31:191.46:555:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:169.18:447.01:092.72:100.66:535:51Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:448.910:216.91:554.13:020.16:515:53Third Quarter28Fri
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 4:31 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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