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 2h 35m 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
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Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:330.34:430.311:020.211:480.0First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:350.36:060.312:290.1First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:320.37:350.312:520.01:530.1Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:220.38:540.31:530.13:010.1Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:080.410:010.32:500.13:580.0Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:530.411:000.33:420.14:490.0Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:370.411:530.34:320.15:37-0.1Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:210.45:200.16:23-0.1Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:430.312:050.46:070.17:07-0.1Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:310.312:490.46:520.17:52-0.1Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:190.31:330.47:380.18:37-0.1Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:080.32:190.48:260.19:220.0Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:570.33:070.39:190.110:090.0Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:500.34:000.310:190.110:580.0Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:450.35:020.311:330.111:510.1Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:420.36:200.21:040.1Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:340.37:470.212:480.12:210.1Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:180.39:020.21:440.13:180.1Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:570.310:030.22:350.14:040.1Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:330.310:520.33:210.14:430.0Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:090.411:340.34:040.15:180.0Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:440.44:440.15:520.0New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:120.311:19 AM0.45:230.16:250.0New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:480.311:55 AM0.46:010.17:000.0New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:240.312:320.46:390.17:350.0New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:010.31:090.47:180.18:130.0Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:400.31:500.48:000.18:520.0Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:210.32:350.48:480.19:340.0Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:040.33:260.39:430.110:190.0First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:520.34:270.310:470.111:080.0First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:440.35:410.312:040.1First Quarter31Sat
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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