Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 5:15 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:060.31:280.47:280.18:35-0.19:143:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:010.32:160.48:150.19:290.09:202:57Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:020.33:110.49:100.110:300.09:262:51First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:130.34:160.310:170.211:400.09:322:45First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:330.35:360.311:510.29:382:39First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:430.37:090.312:560.01:380.19:452:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:350.38:290.32:020.12:510.19:512:26Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:150.39:330.32:540.13:450.19:582:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:470.310:240.33:360.14:270.010:052:12Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:160.411:080.34:120.15:040.010:132:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:430.411:470.34:440.15:360.010:201:58Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:110.45:150.16:070.010:291:50Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:230.311:39 AM0.45:450.16:380.010:371:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:570.312:080.46:160.17:100.010:471:32Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:320.312:390.46:480.17:440.010:571:23Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:090.31:120.47:200.18:200.011:081:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:490.31:480.47:560.29:010.011:2212:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:350.32:290.38:370.29:460.011:4112:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:260.23:180.39:290.210:360.0Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:240.34:200.310:380.211:320.0Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:230.35:380.312:040.2Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:160.37:060.312:320.11:300.1Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:010.38:270.31:300.12:390.1Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:440.49:360.32:240.13:350.0Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:270.410:370.33:150.14:260.0Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:100.411:320.34:040.15:15-0.1New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:550.44:530.16:02-0.1New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:230.311:41 AM0.55:410.16:49-0.1New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:130.312:280.56:280.17:36-0.1Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:030.31:150.47:170.18:25-0.1Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:32 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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