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 3h 04m 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 - Dec 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:010.312:210.46:270.17:170.0Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:400.312:540.47:030.17:520.0Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:170.31:290.47:390.18:270.0Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:560.32:050.48:170.19:050.0Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:370.32:440.38:580.19:450.0Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:220.33:290.39:480.210:290.0Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:120.34:230.310:480.211:180.1Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:080.35:310.312:040.2Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:030.36:550.212:140.11:290.1Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:530.38:140.21:130.12:360.1Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:360.39:210.32:100.13:290.1Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:180.410:180.33:010.14:140.0Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:590.411:090.33:500.14:570.0Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:400.411:560.34:370.15:400.0New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:230.45:230.16:23-0.1New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:410.312:060.46:080.17:06-0.1New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:270.312:510.46:540.17:50-0.1Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:140.31:380.47:420.18:37-0.1Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:030.32:290.48:350.19:250.0Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:550.33:240.49:330.110:150.0First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:500.34:270.310:400.111:100.0First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:490.35:420.312:010.1First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:500.37:110.312:100.01:310.1First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:490.38:390.31:150.12:470.1Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:420.49:510.32:190.13:470.0Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:290.410:490.33:160.14:370.0Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:120.411:370.34:070.15:190.0Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:510.44:530.15:570.0Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:170.311:28 AM0.45:340.16:310.0Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:530.312:030.46:110.17:040.0Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:270.312:380.46:470.17:360.0Full Moon31Thu
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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