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 1h 46m 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 - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:090.41:460.37:430.07:380.05:237:34Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:380.42:270.38:220.08:090.15:187:39Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:110.43:140.39:060.08:450.15:137:43Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:500.44:120.29:570.09:270.15:087:48First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:390.45:320.211:010.010:260.15:037:53First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:420.37:230.212:220.04:587:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:080.38:450.21:520.04:528:02First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:430.39:370.31:460.13:020.04:478:07Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:020.310:170.33:110.13:560.04:428:11Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:060.310:530.34:130.14:400.04:378:16Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:000.311:270.45:040.05:190.04:318:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:490.311:590.45:490.05:550.04:268:26Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:340.36:30-0.16:290.04:208:31Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:310.41:170.37:10-0.17:030.04:158:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:030.42:000.37:49-0.17:360.14:108:40Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:350.42:430.38:280.08:100.14:048:46Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:090.43:290.39:090.08:440.13:588:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:450.34:220.29:550.09:240.13:538:56Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:260.35:340.210:490.010:140.23:479:01Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:190.37:200.212:020.13:419:06Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:320.38:360.21:310.13:359:12Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:060.39:170.21:320.22:370.13:309:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:250.39:470.32:550.13:230.03:249:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:250.310:120.33:460.13:580.03:179:29Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:130.310:380.34:260.14:300.03:119:35Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:570.311:040.35:020.05:000.03:059:41Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:380.311:320.45:360.05:310.02:589:47New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:180.36:110.06:030.02:529:53New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:020.412:590.36:48-0.16:370.12:4510:00New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:340.41:420.37:27-0.17:120.12:3810:06Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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