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 : 1:54 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 9:58 am (0.2 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 - Feb 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:310.32:050.38:170.18:430.010:382:40Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:000.32:410.38:560.19:130.010:312:47Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:310.33:220.39:390.19:470.010:242:54Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:060.34:110.310:300.110:240.110:173:01Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:480.35:160.211:320.111:110.110:113:07Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:400.36:470.212:490.110:043:14Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:440.38:310.212:130.12:110.19:583:20Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:530.39:500.21:310.13:230.09:523:26Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:000.410:470.32:470.14:220.09:463:32Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:000.411:330.33:550.15:12-0.19:403:38Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:560.44:540.15:57-0.19:353:44New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:150.311:47 AM0.45:480.16:39-0.19:293:50New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:550.312:360.46:370.07:20-0.19:233:55New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:340.41:240.47:250.07:59-0.19:184:01Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:140.42:110.48:140.08:390.09:124:06Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:540.43:000.39:040.09:180.09:074:11Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:350.43:530.39:580.09:590.09:014:17First Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:180.34:530.310:570.010:430.18:564:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:070.36:130.212:100.18:514:27First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:060.38:050.21:410.18:454:32First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:170.39:370.212:500.13:020.18:404:37Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon8:290.310:350.22:220.24:020.08:354:42Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:300.311:150.33:360.14:490.08:304:47Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:190.311:460.34:300.15:260.08:254:52Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:010.35:110.15:580.08:194:57Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:120.311:37 AM0.45:460.16:250.08:145:02Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:370.312:110.46:190.16:510.08:095:06Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:010.312:440.46:510.17:160.08:045:11Full Moon28Sun
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 11:56 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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