Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 7:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 43m at 11:28 pm (7.9 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 - Nov 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:438.54:418.911:335.27:585:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun6:409.04:118.712:03-2.311:44-2.66:594:47Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:369.34:428.312:246.57:014:45Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:339.35:167.912:28-2.41:336.87:024:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:329.25:517.31:14-1.83:086.87:044:42Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:329.16:346.72:04-1.16:056.47:064:41First Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:278.97:506.02:57-0.27:125.77:074:39First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:158.83:550.77:465.07:094:38First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:538.64:571.68:134.27:104:36First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:218.45:592.48:343.47:124:35Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:315.41:398.36:573.28:522.47:134:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:576.01:518.27:494.09:101.57:154:32Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:596.72:058.28:374.89:310.67:174:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:487.42:228.29:205.49:54-0.27:184:30Full Moon14Fri
15Sat5:318.02:438.210:026.010:21-0.97:204:29Full Moon15Sat
16Sun6:118.53:048.110:446.510:52-1.57:214:28Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:518.83:228.111:266.911:27-1.87:234:26Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:329.03:268.012:127.17:244:25Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:179.13:277.912:06-1.91:067.37:264:24Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:069.23:457.712:50-1.92:157.37:274:23Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:549.11:38-1.57:294:22Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:399.12:29-1.07:304:22Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:189.19:105.73:23-0.26:555.27:314:21Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:519.111:125.34:200.97:073.97:334:20Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:209.15:202.17:382.47:344:19Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:205.612:489.26:233.48:130.87:364:18Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:006.61:159.27:264.68:49-0.67:374:18Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:127.71:449.28:275.69:25-1.77:384:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:098.62:149.19:266.410:03-2.57:404:16New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:009.32:468.910:246.910:43-2.87:414:16New Moon30Sun
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 3:39 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 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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