Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 6:30 pm (0.3 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:500.23:520.39:560.211:170.09:103:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:100.25:050.311:140.29:153:02First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:280.36:350.312:310.112:500.29:212:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:230.38:000.31:430.02:150.19:272:50Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:070.39:100.32:420.03:190.19:332:44Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:470.410:110.33:320.04:120.09:402:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:260.411:050.34:180.05:010.09:462:31Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:050.411:560.35:020.05:47-0.19:532:25Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:450.45:440.06:32-0.110:002:18Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:460.312:250.46:260.17:18-0.110:072:11Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:360.31:070.47:090.18:04-0.110:142:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:270.31:510.47:530.18:520.010:221:56Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:220.32:380.48:410.19:440.010:301:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:220.33:300.39:360.110:420.010:391:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:310.34:320.310:440.211:490.010:491:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:490.35:510.312:210.210:591:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:550.37:200.31:040.11:590.111:111:09Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:440.38:360.32:080.13:040.111:2612:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:210.39:360.32:580.13:520.111:4712:33Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:510.310:240.33:380.14:310.1Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:190.311:060.34:130.15:060.0Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:470.411:440.34:460.15:370.0New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:150.45:170.16:080.0New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:200.311:44 AM0.45:490.16:390.0New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:560.312:140.46:210.17:120.0New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:320.312:460.46:540.17:470.0Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:100.31:200.47:290.18:250.0Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:520.31:580.48:070.19:070.0Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:390.32:420.38:530.29:550.0Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:330.33:360.39:500.210:480.0First Quarter30Wed
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 10:07 pm — 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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