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 : 11:34 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 5:44 am (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 - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:210.41:580.37:31-0.17:070.12:002:00Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:020.42:350.38:080.07:490.12:002:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:410.43:100.38:430.08:320.12:002:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:210.33:450.39:170.09:170.12:002:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:020.34:190.39:500.010:060.12:002:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:460.34:550.310:240.011:020.12:002:00Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:360.25:340.311:000.12:002:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:390.26:180.312:080.111:41 AM0.12:002:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:020.27:060.31:210.112:310.12:002:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:340.27:570.32:310.11:300.12:002:00Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:530.28:490.33:300.02:310.12:002:00Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:520.29:400.44:220.03:310.12:002:00Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:380.210:300.45:080.04:260.12:002:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:180.35:500.05:170.12:002:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:560.36:31-0.16:060.12:002:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:040.41:340.37:10-0.16:530.12:002:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:500.42:120.37:50-0.17:420.12:002:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:370.42:510.38:29-0.18:330.12:002:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:260.43:310.39:08-0.19:290.02:002:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:190.34:130.39:490.010:290.02:002:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:170.34:580.310:310.011:380.02:002:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:260.25:500.311:190.12:002:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:540.26:480.312:580.012:150.12:002:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:340.27:520.42:190.01:230.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:000.28:550.43:310.02:370.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:010.29:530.44:300.03:470.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:480.310:450.45:200.04:460.12:002:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:260.36:020.05:350.12:002:00Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:000.36:390.06:170.12:002:00Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:110.41:300.37:120.06:550.12:002:00Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:490.41:590.37:420.07:320.12:002:00Waning 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 8:39 am — 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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