Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 1:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:51 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Feb 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:010.311:14 AM0.45:150.16:18-0.110:392:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:380.312:010.46:030.16:58-0.110:322:45New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:160.312:470.46:500.17:37-0.110:252:52New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:530.31:340.47:380.08:16-0.110:192:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat2:330.42:220.48:270.08:550.010:123:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:130.43:130.39:200.09:360.010:063:12Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:560.44:100.310:180.010:190.010:003:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:430.45:180.211:250.011:080.19:543:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:370.36:510.212:470.09:483:31First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:420.38:410.212:090.12:170.09:423:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:530.310:030.21:280.13:310.09:363:43Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:010.310:590.32:530.14:290.09:303:48Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:590.411:410.34:020.15:160.09:253:54Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:480.44:560.15:540.09:193:59Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:150.311:30 AM0.45:390.16:270.09:144:05Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:440.312:070.46:160.16:560.09:084:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:110.312:410.46:500.17:230.09:034:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:360.31:140.47:220.17:490.08:574:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:010.31:470.37:560.18:150.08:524:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:270.32:210.38:310.18:420.08:474:31Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:540.32:570.39:080.19:110.08:414:36Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:230.33:380.39:500.19:410.18:364:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:570.34:280.210:390.110:160.18:314:46Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:380.35:380.211:420.111:030.18:264:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:330.37:290.21:040.18:214:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:440.39:140.212:140.22:310.18:165:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:020.310:140.21:450.23:390.08:105:05Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:100.410:560.33:050.14:310.08:055:10Waning Crescent28Mon
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 4:47 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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