Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 7:39 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 32m at 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 - Oct 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:288.47:360.49:554.97:106:48Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:266.14:048.48:400.910:244.17:126:46Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:576.34:338.29:321.410:463.37:136:43Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:076.64:548.110:151.911:092.57:156:41Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:056.95:097.910:522.611:321.77:166:39Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:567.15:207.811:283.311:581.07:186:37Full Moon6Tue
7Wed6:437.45:337.712:034.07:196:35Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:287.65:517.612:250.412:414.77:206:33Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:137.86:127.512:55-0.11:225.37:226:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:017.96:347.31:28-0.42:085.97:236:29Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:567.96:487.12:05-0.43:046.37:256:27Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:027.96:047.02:47-0.34:226.57:266:25Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:187.93:35-0.17:286:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:228.04:300.17:296:21Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:078.15:330.410:115.87:316:19Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:388.26:380.69:135.27:326:17Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:226.03:018.27:410.99:214.27:346:15Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:556.23:238.38:361.49:472.87:366:13Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:206.63:458.59:272.010:201.47:376:12Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:357.24:098.610:142.810:56-0.17:396:10New Moon20Tue
21Wed5:427.94:358.811:003.811:36-1.47:406:08New Moon21Wed
22Thu6:448.55:048.811:474.77:426:06New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:448.95:368.812:18-2.312:375.67:436:04Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:459.06:118.51:02-2.71:336.27:456:02Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:499.06:498.11:50-2.62:406.67:466:01Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:559.07:357.52:42-2.14:076.77:485:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:018.93:38-1.36:376.37:495:57First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:598.84:38-0.48:125.57:515:55First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:488.75:440.68:594.77:535:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:288.66:511.59:333.87:545:52Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:525.52:598.57:542.49:582.87:565:50Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:58 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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