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 : 11:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:500.312:430.46:410.17:250.011:155:02New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:280.31:110.47:130.17:560.011:214:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:030.31:400.47:430.18:260.011:274:50New Moon3Fri
4Sat2:370.32:090.48:140.18:570.011:334:44New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:110.31:390.47:460.18:290.010:393:38Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:460.32:110.48:190.19:040.010:453:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:230.32:450.48:540.19:420.010:523:25Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:040.33:240.39:330.110:240.010:593:18Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:500.34:090.310:200.111:110.011:063:11First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:440.35:050.311:200.111:133:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:450.36:170.312:060.012:340.111:212:57First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:490.37:430.31:090.11:580.111:292:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:470.39:060.32:150.13:150.111:382:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:380.310:170.33:160.14:170.011:472:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:250.411:180.34:120.15:120.011:582:21Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:110.45:040.16:020.012:092:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:120.311:56 AM0.45:530.16:49-0.112:231:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:030.312:410.56:410.17:35-0.112:431:37Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:520.31:260.57:270.18:20-0.1Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:410.32:120.48:140.19:06-0.1Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:300.32:590.49:020.19:530.0Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:210.33:480.49:540.110:410.0Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:140.34:420.310:520.111:320.0Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:120.35:430.312:010.1Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:130.36:570.312:280.01:280.1Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:140.38:240.21:300.12:540.1Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:070.39:420.22:330.13:580.1Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:500.310:430.33:290.14:480.1Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:290.311:330.34:170.15:300.0Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:040.44:590.16:060.0Waning Crescent30Thu
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 8:32 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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