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 2h 26m 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 - Oct 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:310.32:080.48:090.19:040.06:415:49Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:130.32:430.38:380.19:520.06:455:44Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:060.23:270.39:130.210:530.16:495:39Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:260.24:290.310:070.26:545:34Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:250.25:550.312:130.111:42 AM0.26:585:29Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:410.27:290.31:420.11:320.27:035:24Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:230.38:450.32:490.02:530.17:075:19Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:590.39:470.33:390.03:520.17:115:14Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:330.310:420.44:220.04:430.07:165:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:080.411:330.45:020.05:300.07:205:04New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:430.45:400.06:15-0.17:254:59New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:210.412:190.46:180.07:00-0.17:294:54New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:100.312:560.46:560.07:45-0.17:344:49Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed1:590.31:360.47:350.18:32-0.17:394:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:510.32:180.48:160.19:230.07:434:38Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:490.33:050.49:010.110:220.07:484:33First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:000.34:010.39:560.211:350.07:534:28First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:350.25:150.311:140.27:574:23First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:030.36:510.31:050.11:160.28:024:18First Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:000.38:170.32:200.12:440.18:074:13Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:380.39:190.33:130.13:390.18:124:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:080.310:080.33:540.04:200.18:174:02Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:330.310:490.34:260.14:550.08:223:57Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:560.311:260.34:540.15:270.08:273:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:190.45:210.15:560.08:323:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:010.311:44 AM0.45:470.16:260.08:373:41Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:350.312:090.46:140.16:570.08:423:35Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:100.312:360.46:430.17:300.08:483:30Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:450.31:060.47:120.18:060.08:533:24Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:250.31:390.47:440.18:470.08:593:19Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:100.32:180.48:190.29:350.09:043:13Waning 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 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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