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 6h 23m 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 - Nov 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:570.310:020.33:410.14:170.19:113:06Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:240.310:440.34:150.14:510.19:173:00Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:510.311:220.34:460.15:230.09:232:54New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:180.411:590.35:160.15:550.09:292:48New Moon4Thu
5Fri11:450.45:470.16:270.09:352:42New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:350.312:140.46:180.17:000.09:412:36New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:130.312:450.46:510.17:360.09:482:30Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:520.31:190.47:250.18:160.09:552:23Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:360.31:570.48:030.19:010.010:022:16Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:250.32:420.48:470.19:520.010:092:09Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:240.33:360.39:420.210:510.010:162:02First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:340.34:450.310:550.211:590.010:241:54First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:500.36:110.312:250.110:331:46First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:540.37:410.31:120.01:560.110:411:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:450.38:570.32:170.03:070.110:511:28Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:300.410:010.33:120.04:030.011:021:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:120.410:570.34:010.04:530.011:141:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:520.411:480.34:470.05:380.011:3012:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:310.45:300.16:21-0.111:5712:24Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:360.312:090.46:110.17:02-0.1Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:210.312:470.46:510.17:43-0.1Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:070.31:260.47:310.18:250.0Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:530.32:050.48:130.19:080.0Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:420.32:480.38:580.19:530.0Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:350.33:350.39:500.210:430.0Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:350.34:330.310:550.211:400.1Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:410.35:460.312:250.2Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:390.37:120.212:440.11:580.1Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:230.38:280.21:440.12:590.1Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:000.39:290.32:340.13:450.1Waning Crescent30Tue
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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