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 2h 10m 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:440.42:580.38:400.08:270.12:3110:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:250.43:510.39:280.09:140.12:2310:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:130.34:550.210:230.010:130.12:1610:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:120.36:120.211:280.011:300.12:0710:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:250.37:280.312:410.01:5910:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:530.38:290.31:040.11:530.01:4910:54Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:170.39:190.32:300.12:540.01:3911:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:280.310:020.33:370.03:460.01:2711:16Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:290.310:420.44:310.04:330.01:1311:29Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:220.311:200.45:190.05:150.012:5411:48New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:110.36:02-0.15:550.02:002:00New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:560.36:43-0.16:340.02:002:00New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:330.41:400.37:23-0.17:120.12:002:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:090.42:240.38:03-0.17:490.12:002:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:450.43:090.38:430.08:290.12:002:00Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:230.33:570.39:250.09:120.12:002:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:040.34:500.210:110.010:030.12:002:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:520.35:530.211:020.011:080.22:002:00First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:500.37:010.212:020.02:002:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:040.27:570.212:350.11:060.12:002:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:260.28:390.32:030.12:040.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:370.29:150.33:040.12:520.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:360.29:480.33:510.13:340.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:260.310:210.34:310.04:130.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:120.310:550.45:090.04:520.12:002:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:560.311:300.45:460.05:300.12:002:00Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:380.36:24-0.16:090.12:002:00Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:070.41:220.37:03-0.16:490.12:002:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:450.42:070.37:45-0.17:310.12:002:00Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:270.42:560.38:30-0.18:180.12:002:00Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:130.43:490.39:18-0.19:110.12:002:00Waning 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 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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