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 1h 40m 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:138.52:475.33:56-0.16:495:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:117.28:45 AM8.03:576.24:550.06:475:56Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:437.79:23 AM7.55:486.76:010.26:455:57Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:468.210:19 AM7.18:386.67:080.36:435:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:328.411:39 AM6.89:386.28:090.46:416:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:088.51:016.810:065.98:580.46:396:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:388.52:116.910:225.49:380.56:376:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:018.43:097.010:384.910:120.86:356:05New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:188.34:597.011:594.311:431.17:337:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:308.25:477.112:243.67:317:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue6:428.26:357.112:131.712:532.87:297:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed6:578.37:257.112:432.31:232.07:277:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:168.28:187.01:153.11:571.37:247:13Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:378.19:177.01:474.02:330.67:227:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:588.010:297.02:224.93:140.17:207:16Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:167.83:005.74:01-0.27:187:17First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:127.18:23 AM7.83:456.44:57-0.47:167:19First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:117.48:25 AM7.75:046.96:02-0.57:147:20First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:157.89:00 AM7.57:107.07:11-0.67:127:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:528.111:49 AM7.28:446.68:17-0.77:107:23Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:218.31:337.29:325.99:16-0.67:087:25Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:478.53:007.310:134.910:07-0.37:067:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:108.64:187.510:533.610:530.37:047:28Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:338.75:297.711:342.311:371.27:017:29Full Moon24Mon
25Tue5:578.86:357.812:161.06:597:31Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:218.87:397.912:202.312:590.06:577:32Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:478.78:457.91:053.51:43-0.86:557:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:158.59:567.91:534.62:28-1.16:537:35Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:448.111:167.92:495.53:15-1.06:517:37Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:147.63:576.14:07-0.66:497:38Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:407.98:48 AM7.15:346.45:04-0.16:477:40Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449211)

Common Questions About Bellingham, WA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA