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 4h 53m 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 - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:150.311:38 AM0.45:370.16:390.0New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:520.312:110.46:140.17:100.0New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:260.312:450.46:490.17:420.0New Moon3Sun
4Mon2:010.31:180.47:250.18:140.0New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:350.31:520.48:010.18:480.0Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:110.32:290.48:390.19:240.0Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:490.33:080.49:210.110:030.0Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:300.33:530.310:090.110:450.0Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:150.34:460.311:050.111:320.0First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:050.35:510.312:120.1First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:010.37:120.312:250.01:300.1First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:010.38:420.31:260.12:510.1Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:590.410:030.32:320.14:000.0Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:540.411:110.33:360.14:590.0Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:470.44:360.15:520.0Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:080.311:37 AM0.45:320.16:40-0.1Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:590.312:260.46:250.17:26-0.1Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:460.31:130.47:140.18:09-0.1Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:300.31:580.48:020.18:51-0.1Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed3:140.32:430.48:490.19:320.0Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:570.33:280.49:380.110:120.0Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:410.34:150.310:290.110:530.0Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:250.35:050.311:250.111:350.0Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:120.36:040.312:310.1Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:030.37:200.212:210.11:540.1Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:570.38:530.21:140.13:140.1Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:520.310:150.22:150.14:160.1Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:410.311:150.23:180.15:050.0Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:260.34:150.15:450.0Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:000.311:08 AM0.45:040.16:210.0Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:380.311:48 AM0.45:490.16:540.0New Moon31Sun
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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