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 10m 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 - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:307.96:57-0.88:196.46:287:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:178.28:06-0.79:466.06:297:49Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:047.04:568.49:07-0.510:295.56:317:47Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:246.95:288.49:59-0.311:014.96:327:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:347.05:568.310:410.011:304.26:337:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun4:347.06:188.211:190.56:357:40Full Moon6Sun
7Mon5:277.06:358.012:003.511:53 AM1.16:367:38Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:177.06:487.912:312.812:281.96:387:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:067.07:037.81:032.11:022.76:397:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:576.97:227.71:371.51:393.66:407:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:526.97:447.52:131.02:184.46:427:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:566.88:087.32:510.63:015.26:437:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:226.88:317.13:330.53:555.86:457:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:187.04:210.45:206.36:467:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:427.35:180.46:477:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:297.66:230.410:186.36:497:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:007.87:290.29:396.06:507:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:256.64:237.98:280.09:475.56:527:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:466.84:428.09:19-0.110:124.66:537:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:007.15:008.210:050.110:443.56:547:11New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:097.45:208.310:470.511:212.26:567:09New Moon21Mon
22Tue5:157.65:438.511:281.36:577:07New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:207.86:088.612:010.912:102.36:597:04New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:248.06:368.612:44-0.312:543.47:007:02Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:328.07:068.51:30-1.11:424.57:027:00Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:458.07:408.32:18-1.62:375.57:036:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:088.08:177.93:11-1.63:456.17:046:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:338.14:08-1.35:206.47:066:54First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:478.25:13-0.77:546.27:076:52First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:448.36:24-0.19:155.67:096:50First Quarter30Wed
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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