Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 34m at 5:50 pm (0.3 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:070.31:350.37:460.18:170.010:372:40Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:330.32:090.38:230.18:440.010:302:47Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:000.32:470.39:030.19:130.010:242:54Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:300.33:300.39:480.19:440.110:173:01First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:040.34:220.210:410.110:200.110:103:08First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:460.35:350.211:470.111:050.110:043:14First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:400.37:250.21:090.19:583:20First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:490.39:190.212:130.12:360.09:523:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:050.410:290.21:410.23:480.09:463:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:160.411:160.33:050.24:450.09:403:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:190.411:560.34:160.15:33-0.19:353:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:150.45:150.16:16-0.19:293:50Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:340.312:050.46:070.16:56-0.19:233:55Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:110.312:530.46:560.07:33-0.19:184:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:470.41:390.47:430.08:09-0.19:124:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:230.42:260.48:310.08:440.09:074:12Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:590.43:130.39:190.09:190.09:014:17Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:350.44:040.310:100.09:540.18:564:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:140.35:040.211:090.010:330.18:514:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:580.36:370.212:240.18:454:32Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:550.38:530.22:010.18:404:37Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:120.310:140.212:350.23:220.18:354:42Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:320.310:590.22:240.24:200.08:304:47Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:350.311:300.33:450.25:020.08:244:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:250.311:550.34:360.15:360.08:194:57Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:050.35:160.16:040.08:145:02New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:180.311:41 AM0.45:500.16:290.08:095:07New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:400.312:150.46:220.16:530.08:045:11New Moon28Fri
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 9:15 pm — 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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