Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:360.311:46 AM0.45:510.16:500.0New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:130.312:180.46:260.17:240.0New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:500.312:510.47:000.17:580.0Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed2:280.31:250.47:350.18:340.0Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:070.32:020.48:130.29:130.0Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:490.32:420.38:560.29:540.0Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:360.33:290.39:480.210:390.0First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:260.34:260.310:540.211:290.1First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:190.35:380.212:130.2First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:080.37:040.212:220.11:350.1First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:520.38:240.21:180.12:400.1Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:340.39:330.32:120.13:330.0Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:160.410:330.33:030.14:210.0Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:590.411:260.33:530.15:070.0Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:440.44:410.15:52-0.1Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:150.311:29 AM0.45:300.16:38-0.1Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:020.312:160.56:170.17:24-0.1Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:500.31:040.47:060.18:11-0.1Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:390.31:550.47:580.18:59-0.1Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:300.32:480.48:540.19:480.0Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:220.33:470.39:580.110:390.0Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:160.34:530.311:120.111:320.0Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:130.36:130.312:390.1Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:100.37:450.212:290.12:040.1Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:020.39:090.21:290.13:110.0Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:490.410:180.22:280.14:050.0Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:330.411:120.33:220.14:510.0Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:130.411:560.34:110.15:310.0Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:520.44:550.16:070.0New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:330.311:28 AM0.45:350.16:410.0New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:070.312:040.46:120.17:130.0New Moon31Tue
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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