Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 42m at 11:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:450.26:190.312:060.111:47 AM0.12:002:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:130.27:140.31:220.012:450.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:440.28:130.42:350.01:500.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:030.29:120.43:400.02:560.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:060.310:110.44:40-0.14:010.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:580.311:070.45:33-0.15:020.12:002:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:450.36:22-0.15:580.12:002:00Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:000.41:290.37:07-0.16:510.12:002:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:500.42:120.37:50-0.17:430.12:002:00Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:390.42:530.38:32-0.18:350.12:002:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:280.43:340.39:110.09:290.12:002:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:180.34:150.39:500.010:260.12:002:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:100.34:560.310:280.011:290.12:002:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:090.25:400.311:080.12:002:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:260.26:300.312:420.111:53 AM0.12:002:00Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:050.27:240.32:010.112:500.12:002:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:370.28:210.33:100.01:580.12:002:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:410.29:150.34:060.03:040.22:002:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:250.210:040.34:530.04:020.12:002:00Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:000.25:320.04:510.12:002:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:300.36:060.05:330.12:002:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:580.36:370.06:110.12:002:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:050.41:260.37:060.06:490.12:002:00New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:410.41:530.37:340.07:260.12:002:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:170.42:210.38:030.08:060.12:002:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:550.32:500.38:330.08:480.12:002:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:350.33:220.39:040.09:360.12:002:00Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:210.33:570.39:380.010:300.12:002:00First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:150.24:400.310:160.111:340.02:002:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:240.25:320.311:030.12:002:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:590.26:380.412:530.012:040.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 2:08 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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