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 2h 18m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:268.110:52 AM8.47:077.57:57-1.17:385:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:478.611:53 AM8.58:277.68:47-1.77:365:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:129.01:098.69:207.49:35-2.27:355:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:389.22:238.710:077.010:22-2.47:345:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:059.43:328.610:546.311:07-2.17:325:15Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:319.44:398.311:445.511:50-1.57:315:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:589.55:457.912:374.47:295:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:259.56:557.212:33-0.41:323.37:275:20Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:529.58:126.61:161.02:292.27:265:21Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:219.49:486.31:592.53:251.27:245:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:509.111:546.52:444.14:220.57:235:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:218.83:385.55:220.17:215:26Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:497.29:55 AM8.44:576.56:23-0.27:195:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:038.010:37 AM7.97:007.17:24-0.37:185:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:528.611:36 AM7.69:196.98:20-0.37:165:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:308.912:477.410:166.69:08-0.37:145:33Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:049.01:557.310:416.39:49-0.37:125:34Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:338.92:547.310:585.910:25-0.17:105:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu5:578.83:457.311:215.510:580.27:095:38New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:168.74:337.311:484.911:300.67:075:39New Moon20Fri
21Sat6:308.65:217.112:204.27:055:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:438.66:106.912:011.212:533.57:035:42Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:008.57:036.612:322.01:282.87:015:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:198.58:026.41:022.92:052.16:595:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:418.39:136.31:333.92:451.46:575:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:028.110:586.42:034.83:290.86:555:49First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:208.02:315.84:200.46:535:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:307.95:190.06:525:52First Quarter28Sat
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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