Bellingham Bay Conditions | Wind, Tides, Currents & Webcams

Current Conditions

Observations & predictions · refreshed periodically

Wind Speed

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NOAA NDBC · Se'lhaem buoy

Wind Gusts

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NOAA NDBC · Se'lhaem buoy

Water Temperature

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Local buoy / NOAA SSCOFS · measured or modeled

Next Tide (Predicted)

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NOAA Bellingham · MLLW datum

South-Wind Pressure Gradient

Arlington − Eastsound · Airport pressure

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Checking the south-wind indicator

A positive pressure difference can favor southerly winds. This is an informal Bellingham paddlers' rule of thumb, not an official wind forecast.

NOAA Aviation Weather Center · KAWO and KORS

Local interpretation: Bellingham paddling conditions guide. Compare with observed wind and official marine forecasts; the gradient does not establish on-water safety.

Live Bay Cameras

Third-party streams · availability may vary

Marine Park Panorama

Wide view of Bellingham Bay from Marine Park. Operated by the Port of Bellingham.

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Zuanich Point Park

North-side view over Bellingham Bay, from the Fishermen’s Pavilion. Operated by the Port of Bellingham.

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Marine Park → Post Point

Southwest-facing view across Bellingham Bay toward Post Point from Marine Park. Operated by the Port of Bellingham.

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Cameras are hosted by their respective operators, not by this dashboard. A camera may be offline or block embedding; use its original-stream link if the player is blank. Images are informational and do not replace conditions observed at your launch site.

24-Hour Surface Current Forecast

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Swipe vertically over the map to scroll this page. Tap the water for a local current reading; open the full-screen map for unrestricted panning and zooming. Select a time or press Play beneath the map. Currents are modeled forecasts, not direct measurements; check the forecast-valid time and freshness warning. Map-only view.

Forecasts & Local Resources

National Weather ServiceOfficial forecasts and hazardous-weather advisories NOAA Bellingham tidesOfficial tide predictions and station information Se'lhaem buoy observationsWind observations and reporting status Bellingham cameras & paddling linksLocal webcams, launch information and other references

Important: This dashboard is informational and is not for navigation or on-water safety decisions. NOAA currents are model forecasts; wind is observed, while water temperature may be a buoy observation or a clearly labeled NOAA model estimate. Check official weather and marine warnings, local conditions, and your own capabilities before paddling.