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 : 12:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 6:37 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 - Jan 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:450.34:200.310:400.110:560.0Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:340.35:250.311:550.111:430.1Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:240.36:480.21:190.1Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:160.38:230.212:350.12:330.1Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:050.39:430.21:330.13:320.1Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:510.310:430.22:320.14:210.0Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:340.411:280.33:270.25:020.0Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:160.44:160.25:390.0Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:050.310:56 AM0.45:000.16:130.0New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:380.311:33 AM0.45:390.16:440.0New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:090.312:100.46:160.17:150.0New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:400.312:450.46:530.17:470.0New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:100.31:210.47:310.18:180.0Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:420.31:580.48:100.18:510.0Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:140.32:390.38:550.19:250.0Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:490.33:250.39:450.110:020.0First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:270.34:220.310:430.110:430.1First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:120.35:340.211:520.111:330.1First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:050.37:100.21:130.1First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:060.48:530.212:350.12:330.0Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:110.410:140.21:480.13:430.0Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:150.411:130.33:010.14:420.0Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:140.44:090.15:33-0.112:111:03Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:000.311:10 AM0.45:090.16:19-0.111:511:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:430.312:000.46:030.17:02-0.111:371:38Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:230.312:480.46:520.17:42-0.111:261:49Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:020.31:330.47:390.18:19-0.111:162:00Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:390.32:180.48:260.18:550.011:072:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:160.33:020.39:140.19:300.010:582:18Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:520.33:490.310:040.110:040.010:502:26Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:290.34:420.211:000.110:400.110:432:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:23 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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