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 40m 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 - Jan 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:010.31:110.47:200.18:080.0Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:340.31:460.47:570.18:410.0Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:080.32:220.38:370.19:150.0Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:430.33:020.39:200.19:500.0Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:200.33:470.310:110.110:290.0Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:020.34:430.311:110.111:140.1Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:500.35:570.212:240.1Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:430.37:280.212:060.11:420.1Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:380.38:540.21:080.12:510.1Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:320.410:040.32:120.13:480.0Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:250.411:000.33:130.14:400.0Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:160.411:480.34:110.15:27-0.1New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:060.45:050.16:12-0.1New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:330.311:55 AM0.45:560.16:56-0.1New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:170.312:430.46:450.17:39-0.1Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:000.31:310.47:350.18:22-0.1Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:440.32:210.48:270.19:06-0.1Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:290.33:140.49:220.19:500.0Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:160.34:100.310:220.110:360.0First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:050.35:170.311:320.111:260.1First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:000.36:430.212:560.1First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:010.38:230.212:240.12:200.1Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:020.39:470.21:340.13:280.012:2112:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:590.310:480.32:440.14:230.011:561:19Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:490.411:330.33:470.15:080.011:411:34Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:340.44:380.15:460.011:291:46Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:090.311:14 AM0.45:210.16:190.011:181:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:400.311:50 AM0.45:590.16:490.011:092:07Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:080.312:250.46:330.17:170.011:012:16Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:360.312:580.47:070.17:450.010:522:24Full Moon30Sat
31Sun2:030.31:310.47:410.18:140.010:452:32Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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