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 5h 38m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:460.27:510.42:180.01:230.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:060.29:020.43:330.02:450.112:5412:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:010.310:060.44:330.03:580.11:1711:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:460.311:030.45:24-0.15:000.11:3211:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:250.36:08-0.15:540.11:4411:18Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:030.36:48-0.16:430.01:5411:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:410.41:390.37:25-0.17:300.02:0410:57Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:260.42:130.38:000.08:150.02:1210:48Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:100.32:470.38:340.09:010.02:2110:40Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:540.33:210.39:060.09:480.02:2810:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:400.33:560.39:390.110:390.12:3610:24Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:320.24:350.310:130.111:410.12:4310:17Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:400.25:240.310:530.12:4910:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:350.26:280.31:060.111:50 AM0.22:5610:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:280.27:430.32:370.11:160.23:029:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:260.28:510.33:430.12:460.23:089:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:020.29:460.34:310.03:500.23:149:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:300.310:320.35:080.04:380.13:209:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:550.311:120.45:390.05:180.13:269:31New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:200.36:070.05:550.13:319:25New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:440.36:330.06:310.13:379:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:260.41:100.37:000.07:080.03:429:13New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:030.41:370.37:280.07:460.03:479:08Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:410.32:060.47:580.08:280.03:539:02Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:230.32:380.48:300.09:140.03:588:56Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:100.33:160.49:040.110:060.04:038:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:050.24:020.49:430.111:110.04:088:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:180.25:000.410:330.14:138:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:070.26:170.312:340.011:45 AM0.24:178:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:540.27:440.32:090.01:230.24:228:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:580.29:020.43:250.02:550.14:278:23Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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