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 45m 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 - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:550.35:580.211:200.110:330.25:227:36Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:520.38:180.212:480.15:177:40Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:150.39:250.212:000.22:230.15:127:45Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:470.39:580.21:560.23:220.05:077:49Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:580.310:250.33:140.14:030.05:027:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:520.310:510.34:050.14:370.04:567:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:390.311:170.34:470.15:090.04:518:03Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:230.311:450.35:260.05:410.04:468:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:050.36:050.06:130.04:418:12New Moon9Tue
10Wed12:150.412:480.36:440.06:470.04:358:17New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:470.41:320.37:25-0.17:220.04:308:22Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:220.42:190.38:08-0.17:590.14:258:27Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:000.43:110.38:56-0.18:400.14:198:32Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:440.44:120.29:500.09:280.14:148:37First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:360.45:310.210:530.010:300.14:088:42First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:400.37:100.212:120.04:038:47First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:030.38:310.21:400.03:578:52First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:380.39:250.31:510.12:510.03:518:57Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:570.310:070.33:130.13:440.03:469:02Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:590.310:420.34:120.14:280.03:409:08Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:510.311:130.34:580.05:050.03:349:13Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:360.311:410.45:380.05:380.03:289:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:170.36:150.06:080.03:229:24Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:090.412:550.36:480.06:380.13:169:30Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:360.41:320.37:210.07:070.13:109:36Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:030.42:090.37:540.07:370.13:039:42Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:320.42:470.38:290.08:080.12:579:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:030.33:300.29:070.08:420.12:509:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:390.34:210.29:510.09:210.12:4310:01Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:210.35:280.210:440.010:160.22:3610:08Third Quarter30Tue
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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