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 2h 06m at 4:58 am (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 - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:200.34:220.310:380.110:350.111:323:45Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:540.35:070.211:250.111:110.111:253:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:350.36:050.212:230.111:193:59Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:250.37:320.21:380.111:124:05Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:280.39:200.212:520.13:040.111:064:12Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:390.310:370.22:100.14:150.111:004:18Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:450.311:280.33:290.15:070.010:544:24Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:420.44:360.15:510.010:484:30Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:080.311:34 AM0.45:320.16:310.010:424:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:450.312:220.46:220.17:09-0.110:364:42New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:210.31:080.47:090.07:46-0.110:304:48New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:580.41:530.47:550.08:24-0.110:254:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:350.42:400.48:420.09:030.010:194:59Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:150.43:280.49:300.09:420.010:145:04Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:560.44:190.310:210.010:240.010:085:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:410.45:160.311:180.011:110.110:035:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:320.46:280.212:250.09:575:20First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:320.38:060.212:050.11:490.09:525:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:460.39:470.21:160.13:200.09:475:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:050.310:570.32:490.14:310.09:425:35Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:150.311:460.34:140.15:250.09:365:40Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:110.35:160.16:080.09:315:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:240.311:56 AM0.46:040.16:440.09:265:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:560.312:360.46:430.17:140.09:215:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:240.31:110.47:180.17:410.09:166:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:490.31:450.37:500.08:070.09:116:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:150.32:170.38:220.08:340.09:056:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:400.32:490.38:540.09:010.09:006:14Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 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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