Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 7:51 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:17 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:557.310:038.32:096.41:57-1.45:488:25Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:467.210:588.33:066.62:41-1.35:468:27Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:387.111:538.34:206.73:31-1.05:448:28Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:25-0.75:438:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:418.35:22-0.15:418:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:188.311:03 AM5.68:095.16:230.65:408:33First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:498.312:535.48:323.97:231.55:388:34Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:168.42:405.89:052.48:222.45:378:35Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:428.54:126.59:410.89:183.55:358:37Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:098.65:247.410:19-0.710:114.45:348:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:378.76:268.210:58-2.011:045.35:328:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:088.77:228.711:39-2.811:576.05:318:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed4:438.68:159.012:22-3.25:308:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu5:208.39:099.112:556.41:07-3.05:288:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:027.910:039.02:006.61:55-2.65:278:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:497.410:588.93:186.52:45-1.85:268:46Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:436.711:508.75:026.13:37-0.95:248:48Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:486.06:525.54:310.15:238:49Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:368.510:12 AM5.37:564.75:271.15:228:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:148.412:024.88:383.86:242.25:218:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:448.22:224.99:092.87:233.25:208:53Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:048.03:585.69:331.98:214.15:198:54Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:197.95:046.49:551.09:164.95:188:55Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:347.85:557.110:180.110:085.65:178:56Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:547.86:387.710:43-0.610:556.15:168:57New Moon25Mon
26Tue3:177.77:168.211:10-1.211:406.55:158:59New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:427.77:528.511:41-1.75:149:00New Moon27Wed
28Thu4:077.68:288.712:256.712:16-1.95:139:01New Moon28Thu
29Fri4:277.69:068.71:106.812:54-2.15:129:02Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:347.49:468.82:016.91:36-2.05:129:03Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:547.210:268.83:026.82:21-1.85:119:04Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 12:04 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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