Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bellingham, WA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Bellingham, WA.
Next low tide : 4:48 pm (5.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 1:53 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449211
Common Questions About Tides

Bellingham, WA Tides - Sep 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:397.05:328.19:41-0.510:335.76:277:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:467.35:508.110:24-0.711:015.06:297:50New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:497.46:078.211:03-0.611:354.16:307:47New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:517.56:278.411:42-0.26:327:45New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:537.66:498.512:143.012:210.66:337:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:567.57:148.512:561.81:011.66:347:41Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:037.37:418.61:420.71:432.96:367:39Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:167.28:108.52:31-0.22:294.16:377:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:437.18:428.23:23-0.83:215.26:397:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:267.34:19-1.04:306.16:407:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:597.75:21-1.06:096.56:417:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:068.06:30-0.88:226.46:437:29First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:558.37:42-0.59:435.96:447:27Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:506.84:348.48:47-0.310:225.26:467:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:176.85:068.49:420.010:514.56:477:22Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:326.85:338.310:260.411:193.86:487:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:356.95:558.111:050.911:483.06:507:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:307.06:118.011:411.66:517:16Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:217.16:247.912:172.212:162.46:537:14Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:117.26:397.812:481.512:523.36:547:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:017.26:587.61:210.91:304.16:557:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:557.27:197.41:550.52:124.96:577:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:577.27:417.22:320.23:025.66:587:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:177.28:007.03:140.24:066.17:007:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:567.34:010.36:016.47:017:01Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:157.64:560.47:036:59Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:047.86:010.57:046:57Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:367.97:090.59:585.77:056:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:156.33:598.08:100.49:485.27:076:53Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:396.54:188.19:020.410:064.37:086:50Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 (42% 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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