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 1h 43m 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 - Sep 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:110.35:520.05:470.16:3410:16Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:540.36:390.06:400.16:3910:10Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:350.41:290.37:190.07:230.16:4310:05New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:180.42:000.37:530.08:000.06:4810:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:570.42:280.38:230.08:340.06:529:55New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:320.32:550.38:510.09:070.06:579:49New Moon6Wed
7Thu3:060.33:220.39:180.09:400.07:019:44Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:400.33:490.39:460.010:140.07:069:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:140.34:190.310:160.110:510.07:109:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:510.34:510.310:470.111:320.17:159:29Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:330.35:290.311:220.17:199:24First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:240.26:160.312:200.112:040.17:239:19First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:340.27:170.31:200.11:010.17:289:14First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:100.28:340.32:370.12:200.27:329:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:300.29:520.33:580.13:460.17:369:04Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:220.310:580.35:000.04:570.17:418:59Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:040.35:500.05:540.17:458:54Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:420.36:330.06:440.07:498:49Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:450.41:190.47:130.07:310.07:548:44Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:330.41:560.47:520.08:160.07:588:39Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:200.42:350.48:310.09:010.08:028:34Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:070.43:150.49:110.09:47-0.18:068:29Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:550.43:570.49:530.010:360.08:118:24Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:470.34:420.410:360.111:290.08:158:19Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:430.35:330.411:250.18:198:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:490.36:330.312:280.012:220.18:238:09Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:120.37:460.31:390.01:370.18:288:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:430.39:130.33:050.03:160.18:327:59Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:520.310:320.34:230.04:420.18:367:54Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:420.311:340.35:230.05:430.18:417:49Waning Crescent30Sat
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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