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 4h 52m at 4:58 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:30 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:558.55:261.09:235.07:585:48First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:308.45:311.68:404.46:594:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:558.36:332.28:533.77:014:45Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:245.52:118.27:272.89:072.87:024:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:456.02:248.28:133.49:241.87:044:42Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:466.62:388.28:554.09:450.87:054:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:387.22:578.39:344.710:10-0.27:074:39Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:257.83:188.310:135.410:39-1.07:094:38Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:108.43:398.310:536.011:13-1.77:104:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:578.73:588.211:376.511:51-2.17:124:35Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:479.04:108.212:266.97:134:34Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:429.14:158.012:34-2.21:257.27:154:33Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:409.14:287.71:22-2.02:447.27:164:31Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:379.12:15-1.67:184:30Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:289.03:13-0.97:194:29Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:109.04:140.07:374.97:214:28Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:459.05:171.17:553.67:224:27Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:245.51:149.06:202.28:242.27:244:26Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:166.11:419.07:223.38:550.87:254:24Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:386.92:069.08:194.49:27-0.57:274:24Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:437.92:308.99:145.410:00-1.47:284:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat5:388.72:558.710:076.110:35-2.07:304:22New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:279.23:218.511:026.711:10-2.27:314:21New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:159.53:488.212:007.07:334:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:019.64:167.81:087.17:344:19Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:489.54:437.412:29-1.72:397.07:354:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:359.31:11-1.17:374:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:219.21:57-0.47:384:17Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:029.07:435.82:440.47:105.57:394:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:358.89:235.23:331.27:294.77:414:16First Quarter30Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Bellingham, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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