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 : in 1h 23m at 11:34 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:110.411:070.32:590.14:380.0Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:000.411:520.33:550.15:220.0Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:480.44:480.16:05-0.1Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:330.311:35 AM0.45:370.16:47-0.1Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:130.312:220.46:250.17:28-0.1Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:530.31:090.47:130.18:09-0.1Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:340.31:580.48:040.18:51-0.1Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:160.32:490.48:580.19:320.0Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:590.33:440.39:570.110:150.0Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:440.34:470.311:040.111:000.0Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:340.36:060.212:230.1Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:290.37:460.21:480.0Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:290.49:240.212:530.13:040.0Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:290.410:370.22:040.14:070.0Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:260.411:300.33:150.24:580.0Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:180.44:170.25:420.0New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:110.311:04 AM0.45:090.16:200.0New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:460.311:45 AM0.45:530.16:540.0New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:170.312:230.46:310.17:250.0New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:460.312:580.47:070.17:530.0Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:140.31:320.47:430.18:210.0Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:410.32:060.38:200.18:480.0Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:080.32:420.38:590.19:160.0Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:360.33:210.39:420.19:440.012:001:15Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:070.34:070.210:300.110:150.111:441:31First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:430.35:060.211:290.110:520.111:311:44First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:270.36:350.212:430.111:211:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:240.38:370.22:080.111:112:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:310.310:070.212:570.23:220.011:022:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:380.410:590.22:200.24:200.010:542:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:400.411:390.33:330.25:080.010:462:31Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:42 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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