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 : 11:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 4:58 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:100.32:300.48:370.19:250.0Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:530.33:120.49:210.110:050.0Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:350.33:550.310:080.110:450.0Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:190.34:420.311:010.111:270.0Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:060.35:370.312:030.1Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:570.36:460.212:130.11:220.1Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:510.38:120.21:050.12:470.1Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:410.39:340.22:030.13:510.1Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:270.310:400.23:010.14:410.1Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:100.311:320.33:540.15:230.0Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:510.44:430.16:010.0Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:150.311:30 AM0.45:280.16:370.0New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:540.312:100.46:110.17:120.0New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:320.312:490.46:520.17:490.0New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:100.31:290.47:340.18:26-0.1New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:480.32:100.48:170.19:05-0.1Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:280.32:540.49:030.19:450.0Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:100.33:430.49:540.110:280.0Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:550.34:370.310:510.111:140.0First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:450.35:410.311:580.1First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:400.37:000.312:050.01:160.1First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:400.48:330.21:030.12:400.1First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:410.410:010.22:100.13:550.0Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:400.411:120.33:180.14:560.0Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:350.44:230.15:490.0Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:080.311:25 AM0.45:210.16:350.0Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:550.312:120.46:130.17:16-0.1Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:370.312:550.46:590.17:54-0.1Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:150.31:350.47:420.18:290.0Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:510.32:140.48:230.19:030.0Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:250.32:510.49:030.19:360.0Waning 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 8:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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