Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 4:58 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:548.14:13-0.47:046.37:106:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:038.25:120.19:125.97:126:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:578.36:200.69:495.57:136:43First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:398.37:301.010:125.07:156:41Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:565.84:118.28:331.210:294.57:166:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:216.04:358.19:231.410:433.97:186:37Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:296.34:518.010:031.711:003.27:196:35Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:256.65:027.910:382.211:212.47:216:33Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:156.95:148.011:112.711:451.57:226:31Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:047.25:308.011:443.47:246:29Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:527.55:507.912:120.712:184.17:256:27Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:427.86:127.912:43-0.112:554.97:276:25Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:368.06:317.81:19-0.81:375.67:286:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:378.16:437.61:58-1.12:256.27:306:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:498.16:367.52:44-1.33:266.77:316:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:098.23:36-1.24:566.97:336:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:208.34:36-0.97:346:15Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:128.45:44-0.59:336.07:366:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:508.56:540.09:135.17:376:11Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:486.23:228.67:590.59:393.97:396:09Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:296.33:488.68:571.110:112.67:406:08Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:566.84:128.79:492.010:461.27:426:06New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:087.44:358.710:362.911:210.07:436:04New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:127.94:588.611:233.911:58-1.07:456:02New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:118.45:228.512:104.97:476:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:088.75:488.212:36-1.61:025.77:485:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:068.96:147.91:15-1.82:026.37:505:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:068.96:397.41:56-1.63:186.67:515:55Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:098.86:496.92:40-1.16:176.67:535:53Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:128.73:29-0.57:545:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:098.74:240.37:565:50First Quarter31Fri
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 8:14 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 64% 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 Third Quarter (64% 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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