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 4h 13m 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 - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:100.25:300.311:010.12:002:00First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:330.26:260.312:370.011:53 AM0.112:4012:22First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:170.27:300.32:010.012:590.11:1111:50Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:460.28:340.33:140.02:170.21:2811:34Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:480.29:320.34:140.03:290.21:4011:21Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:310.310:230.35:020.04:260.11:5111:10Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:050.35:420.05:120.12:0111:00Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:340.36:150.05:500.12:1010:51Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:010.36:450.06:250.12:1810:42Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:190.41:260.37:120.06:590.12:2610:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:520.41:510.37:370.07:330.12:3410:27Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:250.32:160.38:030.08:090.12:4110:19Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:590.32:420.38:300.08:470.12:4710:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu2:350.33:100.38:570.09:290.12:5410:05Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:160.33:420.39:270.110:170.13:009:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:040.24:210.310:000.111:160.13:079:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:070.25:100.310:420.13:139:45Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:410.26:150.312:300.111:41 AM0.13:189:39Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:360.27:320.31:570.01:060.23:249:33Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:550.28:450.43:140.02:320.23:309:27Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:460.39:500.44:150.03:450.13:359:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:270.310:480.45:050.04:460.13:419:15New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:050.35:49-0.15:400.13:469:09New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:420.36:29-0.16:300.03:519:03New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:300.41:180.47:08-0.17:180.03:568:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:180.41:550.47:45-0.18:060.04:018:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:060.42:320.48:220.08:550.04:068:47Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:550.33:110.48:590.09:470.04:118:41Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:480.33:520.49:370.110:440.04:168:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:490.24:380.310:190.111:550.04:218:30First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:150.25:360.311:100.14:268:25First Quarter31Sun
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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