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 3h 32m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:080.411:390.45:100.05:320.05:257:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:580.45:570.06:090.05:207:38Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:140.412:460.46:42-0.16:460.05:147:42Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:490.41:330.37:26-0.17:230.05:097:47Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:250.42:210.38:11-0.18:000.05:047:51Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:030.43:110.38:570.08:380.14:597:56Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:430.44:080.29:470.09:200.14:548:01Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:280.35:190.210:450.010:110.14:488:05Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:210.37:060.212:020.04:438:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:340.38:380.21:370.14:388:15Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:110.39:300.21:300.22:500.04:338:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:350.310:050.33:000.13:400.04:278:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:340.310:320.33:540.14:180.04:228:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:210.310:550.34:350.14:480.04:168:34Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:010.311:180.35:100.05:150.04:118:39Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:380.311:410.35:410.05:400.04:058:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:130.36:110.06:060.04:008:49New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:050.412:470.36:410.06:330.13:548:55New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:300.41:230.37:130.07:010.13:489:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:580.42:000.37:480.07:310.13:439:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:280.42:410.38:260.08:030.13:379:11Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed2:020.43:280.29:090.08:400.13:319:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:440.34:280.210:010.09:280.13:259:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:360.35:480.211:030.010:380.23:199:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:430.37:150.212:170.03:139:33First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:090.38:180.312:130.21:320.03:069:39First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:400.39:040.31:520.12:350.03:009:45Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:560.39:450.33:070.13:260.02:539:51Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:010.310:230.44:060.04:120.02:479:58Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:580.311:000.44:560.04:550.02:4010:05Full Moon30Thu
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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