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 3h 03m 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 - Feb 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:510.31:280.47:320.18:10-0.111:343:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:240.32:080.48:130.08:440.011:273:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:580.42:490.48:560.09:200.011:203:57Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:340.43:340.39:420.09:580.011:144:04Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:140.44:240.310:320.010:390.011:084:10Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:580.45:220.311:300.011:250.111:014:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:490.46:350.212:380.010:554:23First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:500.38:130.212:220.12:030.010:494:29First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:040.39:520.21:340.13:300.010:434:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:180.411:030.32:590.14:400.010:384:41Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:250.411:560.34:180.15:360.010:324:46Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:230.45:230.16:220.010:264:52Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:380.312:120.46:160.17:010.010:214:57Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:150.312:560.47:010.17:370.010:155:03Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:490.31:360.47:410.08:090.010:105:08Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:210.32:140.48:190.08:400.010:045:14Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:520.32:500.38:560.09:100.09:595:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:210.33:260.39:330.09:400.09:535:24Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:520.34:040.310:120.010:110.19:485:29Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:240.34:440.310:540.110:440.19:435:34Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:000.35:340.211:430.111:230.19:385:39Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:440.36:430.212:460.19:325:44Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:410.38:290.212:120.12:110.19:275:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:540.310:050.21:240.13:380.19:225:54Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:080.311:010.22:510.24:380.19:175:59Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:110.311:390.34:060.15:220.09:126:04Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:030.35:040.15:590.09:076:08Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:130.311:49 AM0.45:510.16:340.09:026:13New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:450.312:330.46:350.07:080.08:566:18New Moon29Thu
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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