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 5h 28m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:100.27:470.32:160.12:100.26:425:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:530.38:570.33:180.13:200.26:465:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:230.39:490.34:020.04:060.16:505:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:480.310:310.34:360.04:430.16:555:33Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:100.311:080.35:040.05:160.16:595:28Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:320.311:440.35:300.05:470.07:045:23Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:550.45:550.06:180.07:085:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:180.312:190.46:200.06:490.07:125:13Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:530.312:450.46:480.17:230.07:175:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:290.31:130.47:160.17:590.07:215:03Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:080.31:440.47:470.18:400.07:264:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:530.32:210.48:200.19:290.07:304:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:470.23:070.49:010.110:270.07:354:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:000.24:070.39:560.211:420.07:404:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:410.25:290.311:210.27:444:37Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:080.27:050.31:090.01:100.27:494:32Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:010.38:280.32:230.02:400.17:544:27Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:420.39:350.33:190.03:430.17:584:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:190.310:330.34:060.04:350.08:034:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:550.411:240.44:470.05:220.08:084:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:290.45:260.06:050.08:134:06New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:120.312:040.46:030.06:47-0.18:184:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:570.312:380.46:390.17:28-0.18:233:56Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:430.31:130.47:150.18:090.08:283:50Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:290.31:490.47:520.18:520.08:333:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:180.32:280.48:310.19:390.08:383:40Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:140.33:120.39:140.210:350.08:443:34First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:270.24:060.310:100.211:450.18:493:29First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:010.25:210.311:340.28:543:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:130.26:550.31:090.11:370.29:003:17First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:560.38:160.32:160.12:500.19:053:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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