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 4h 30m 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 - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:160.36:560.211:490.111:370.22:2910:15Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:280.38:040.21:030.12:2110:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:550.38:470.21:170.22:070.02:1310:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:130.39:210.32:360.12:560.02:0510:38Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:170.39:530.33:310.13:380.01:5610:47Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:130.310:260.34:180.04:180.01:4610:57Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:040.311:010.45:010.04:570.01:3611:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:520.311:370.45:44-0.15:360.01:2411:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:400.36:27-0.16:160.11:0911:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:160.41:280.37:11-0.16:580.112:4711:55Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:570.42:200.37:57-0.17:420.12:002:00Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:410.43:150.38:47-0.18:300.12:002:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:310.44:160.39:42-0.19:270.12:002:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:270.45:250.310:420.010:370.12:002:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:330.36:400.311:500.02:002:00First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:520.37:470.312:080.11:020.02:002:00First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:200.38:390.31:460.12:060.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:390.39:220.33:000.12:590.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:440.39:580.33:560.03:440.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:390.310:310.34:420.04:230.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:260.311:020.45:220.04:590.12:002:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:080.35:570.05:330.12:002:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:470.36:300.06:060.12:002:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:020.41:230.37:030.06:390.12:002:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:330.42:000.37:360.07:120.12:002:00Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:050.42:390.38:110.07:470.12:002:00Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:390.33:200.28:490.08:250.12:002:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:170.34:050.29:300.09:090.12:002:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:590.34:560.210:150.010:040.12:002:00Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:490.35:510.211:040.011:130.12:002:00Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:500.36:450.211:570.02:002:00Third Quarter31Fri
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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