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 4h 51m 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:010.28:060.32:270.02:010.14:308:20Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:040.39:110.33:340.03:170.14:358:14Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:490.310:030.34:250.04:120.14:408:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:230.310:470.35:060.04:560.14:448:04Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:520.311:240.45:390.05:320.14:497:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:170.36:080.06:050.14:537:53New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:420.36:350.06:360.14:587:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:320.41:060.37:000.07:080.05:027:43New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:050.31:310.37:260.07:410.05:077:38Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:380.31:580.37:540.08:160.05:117:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:130.32:260.38:230.08:540.05:167:28Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:520.32:580.38:540.19:380.05:207:23Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:370.33:370.39:290.110:300.15:247:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:340.24:260.310:120.111:370.15:297:12First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:540.25:310.311:140.15:337:07First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:380.26:530.31:000.112:380.25:377:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:580.28:120.32:220.02:060.15:426:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:530.39:200.43:270.03:190.15:466:52Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:360.310:190.44:190.04:190.15:506:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:160.311:130.45:050.05:120.05:546:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:540.45:470.06:000.05:596:37Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:020.412:320.46:270.06:460.06:036:32Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:500.41:100.47:050.07:320.06:076:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:380.41:480.47:440.08:190.06:126:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:270.32:280.48:240.09:070.06:166:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:190.33:110.49:050.110:000.06:206:12Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:170.33:580.39:500.111:010.06:246:07Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:300.24:540.310:460.16:296:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:100.26:100.312:200.112:050.26:335:58Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:390.27:370.31:510.11:530.26:375:53Waning Crescent30Thu
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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