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 3h 13m 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 - Mar 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:300.34:070.210:120.09:490.17:585:17Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:040.35:040.211:050.110:230.17:535:22Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:470.36:430.212:170.17:475:26Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:460.39:140.22:020.17:425:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:090.310:170.212:370.23:230.17:375:36Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:300.310:500.22:260.24:150.07:325:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:320.311:170.33:410.24:530.07:275:45Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:210.311:410.34:310.15:250.07:225:49Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:030.45:110.15:530.07:175:54New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:050.311:42 AM0.45:480.16:210.07:125:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:310.312:200.46:250.06:500.07:076:03New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:570.312:590.47:020.07:190.07:026:07New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:250.41:390.37:410.07:500.06:576:12Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:560.42:220.38:230.08:240.06:526:16Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:300.43:100.39:090.08:590.16:476:20Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:080.44:060.310:010.09:400.16:436:25First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:540.45:210.211:040.010:320.16:386:29First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:530.37:140.212:270.06:336:34First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:120.38:590.22:040.06:286:38First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:450.310:000.31:350.23:210.06:236:42Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:050.310:430.33:110.14:170.06:186:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:090.411:190.34:170.15:020.06:136:51Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:010.411:510.35:080.15:400.06:086:56Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:470.45:520.06:130.06:037:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:210.412:280.46:310.06:440.05:587:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:490.41:070.37:080.07:130.05:537:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed1:160.41:450.37:430.07:410.05:487:13Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:430.42:220.38:180.08:100.15:427:18Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:110.43:010.38:540.08:380.15:377:22Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:400.33:430.29:340.09:090.15:327:27Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:140.34:350.210:200.09:440.15:277:31Third Quarter31Sun
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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