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 4h 39m 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 - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:278.81:058.29:487.49:34-1.08:024:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:569.11:498.210:307.410:09-1.38:024:25Full Moon2Sat
3Sun6:239.22:358.211:047.310:45-1.58:024:26Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:499.33:248.111:397.111:22-1.58:024:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:149.44:147.912:186.88:014:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:389.45:087.61:036.38:014:30Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:039.56:077.112:37-1.01:535.68:014:31Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:299.57:156.41:15-0.22:454.78:004:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:569.58:355.81:540.83:383.58:004:33Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:249.510:155.52:342.24:322.38:004:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:539.43:153.65:271.17:594:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:425.810:24 AM9.34:055.16:22-0.17:584:37Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:446.910:59 AM9.25:186.37:16-1.07:584:39Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:498.011:40 AM9.16:547.28:08-1.77:574:40Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:338.812:329.08:207.48:58-2.17:564:41Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:129.31:338.89:297.39:45-2.37:564:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:489.52:378.610:267.010:30-2.17:554:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:219.63:398.311:196.511:14-1.77:544:46New Moon18Mon
19Tue6:539.64:387.912:115.97:534:47New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:239.55:357.41:035.37:524:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:499.46:336.812:35-0.11:564.57:514:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:139.37:366.21:130.92:473.77:504:52Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:359.18:525.71:512.13:373.07:494:53First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:578.810:515.62:283.44:262.27:484:55First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:208.63:044.75:151.67:474:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:426.19:47 AM8.43:455.86:061.17:464:58First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:267.110:17 AM8.15:146.76:560.67:455:00First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:057.810:54 AM8.07:177.27:440.27:435:01Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:358.311:43 AM7.98:537.28:29-0.27:425:03Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:018.612:417.99:417.29:10-0.67:415:05Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:258.81:417.910:087.09:49-0.97:395:06Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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