Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:320.28:400.43:040.02:220.12:002:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:390.29:430.44:090.03:330.112:5212:10Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:310.310:420.45:05-0.14:380.11:1611:46New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:150.35:54-0.15:350.11:3111:31New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:560.36:38-0.16:270.11:4311:18New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:260.41:360.37:19-0.17:160.01:5411:07Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:140.42:150.37:59-0.18:050.02:0310:58Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:010.42:530.38:360.08:540.02:1210:49Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:490.33:300.39:130.09:450.02:2010:40Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:370.34:090.39:490.010:400.12:2810:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:310.34:500.310:270.111:440.12:3510:25First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:370.25:370.311:090.12:4210:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:140.26:360.31:040.112:040.12:4910:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:020.27:440.32:280.11:190.22:5610:03Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:130.28:480.33:350.02:410.23:029:57Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:580.29:430.34:270.03:460.23:089:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:320.310:300.35:080.04:350.13:149:44Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:000.35:420.05:160.13:209:38Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:260.36:120.05:520.13:259:31Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:520.36:390.06:280.13:319:25Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:220.41:180.37:060.07:030.13:379:19Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:570.41:440.37:340.07:400.03:429:14Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:330.32:120.38:020.08:190.03:479:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:120.32:420.38:330.09:020.03:529:02Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:550.33:160.39:050.09:510.03:578:56Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:440.33:570.39:420.110:490.04:038:51Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:470.24:470.310:250.14:078:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:150.25:530.312:010.011:25 AM0.14:128:40Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:090.27:130.31:300.012:490.24:178:34Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:350.28:320.42:540.02:200.14:228:29Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:300.39:400.44:000.03:370.14:278:23Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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