Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 30m at 8:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:020.39:270.43:430.03:150.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:590.310:240.44:400.04:180.112:5112:11Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:480.311:180.45:30-0.15:150.11:1511:47Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:320.36:16-0.16:080.01:3111:31Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:090.41:150.37:00-0.16:580.01:4311:19Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:580.41:570.37:42-0.17:470.01:5311:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:460.42:390.38:23-0.18:380.02:0310:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:350.43:220.39:040.09:300.02:1210:49Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:260.34:060.39:460.010:270.02:2010:41Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:210.34:520.310:290.011:320.12:2810:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:260.25:450.311:180.12:3510:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:520.26:460.312:510.112:170.12:4210:18Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:290.27:510.32:140.11:310.12:4910:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:450.28:510.33:210.02:450.12:5510:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:370.29:420.34:140.03:440.13:029:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:160.310:270.34:560.04:320.13:089:50Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:480.311:070.45:320.05:120.13:149:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:160.36:030.05:480.13:209:38New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:430.36:310.06:230.13:259:32New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:180.41:100.36:590.06:570.13:319:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:520.41:380.37:270.07:320.13:369:20Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:260.32:070.37:560.08:090.03:429:14Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:020.32:370.38:270.08:490.03:479:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:420.33:110.39:010.09:350.03:529:02Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:280.33:510.39:380.110:290.13:578:57First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:230.34:390.310:220.111:350.14:028:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:360.25:390.311:180.14:078:45First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:120.26:530.312:540.012:310.14:128:40First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:430.28:080.42:170.01:540.14:178:34Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:510.39:160.43:270.03:090.14:228:29Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:420.310:170.44:230.04:130.14:278:24Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9495048)

Common Questions About Point Barrow, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Point Barrow, AK today?

Slack tide in Point Barrow, AK is approximately 12:38 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 Point Barrow, AK?

Point Barrow, AK is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Point Barrow, AK 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 Point Barrow, AK?

Tide predictions for Point Barrow, AK 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 Point Barrow, AK?

Tide data for Point Barrow, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9495048. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9495048.

What is the moon phase in Point Barrow, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Point Barrow, AK is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK 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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