Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 39m at 1:54 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:260.311:110.45:120.05:090.14:318:18Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:070.35:56-0.15:590.04:368:13Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:000.412:460.46:37-0.16:460.04:418:08Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:470.41:240.47:150.07:310.04:458:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:330.42:010.47:530.08:170.04:507:57Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:190.32:390.48:300.09:030.04:547:52Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:060.33:180.39:080.09:520.04:597:47Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:570.33:590.39:480.110:460.05:037:42Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:560.24:480.310:330.111:550.15:087:37Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:190.25:490.311:310.15:127:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:040.27:060.31:250.112:550.25:177:26Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:200.28:200.32:440.12:270.25:217:21Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:070.39:190.33:410.13:310.15:257:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:420.310:060.34:240.04:170.15:307:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:110.310:470.34:590.04:550.15:347:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:370.311:240.35:290.05:300.15:387:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:030.35:570.06:030.05:436:56New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:000.412:300.36:250.06:370.05:476:51New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:350.412:570.36:540.07:110.05:516:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:110.31:260.47:240.07:480.05:566:41Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:490.31:570.47:560.08:290.06:006:36Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:310.32:330.48:300.19:140.06:046:31Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:190.33:140.49:100.110:070.06:086:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:170.34:050.39:570.111:110.06:136:21First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:320.25:100.310:590.16:176:16First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:090.26:330.312:310.012:220.16:216:11First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:330.37:580.31:560.01:540.16:256:06Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:320.39:100.43:060.03:110.16:306:01Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:190.310:100.44:020.04:120.16:345:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:000.311:030.44:490.05:040.06:385:51Full Moon30Wed
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 5:12 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 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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