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 1h 14m 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 - Apr 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:550.43:340.39:27-0.19:320.07:169:41Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:350.44:230.310:13-0.110:140.07:119:45Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:180.45:150.311:03-0.111:000.17:069:50Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:060.46:140.311:570.011:520.17:019:55First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:590.47:250.312:590.06:559:59First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:040.38:520.212:560.12:140.06:5010:04First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:240.310:140.32:210.13:380.06:4510:09First Quarter7Sun
8Mon9:510.311:150.34:010.14:490.06:4010:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:050.35:160.15:440.06:3410:18Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:010.312:040.36:120.16:280.06:2910:23Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:390.312:520.36:570.07:050.06:2410:28Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:110.31:330.37:350.07:380.06:1810:33Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:400.32:100.38:090.08:080.06:1310:38Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:080.42:440.38:400.08:370.06:0710:43Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:350.43:180.39:110.09:060.16:0210:48Full Moon15Mon
16Tue3:030.43:520.39:430.09:360.15:5610:53Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:330.34:280.310:170.010:080.15:5010:58Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:040.35:060.310:530.010:430.15:4511:03Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:390.35:500.211:340.011:230.15:3911:09Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:200.36:440.212:210.05:3311:14Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:100.37:510.212:130.11:170.05:2711:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:150.39:050.21:210.12:240.15:2111:26Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:360.310:080.32:440.13:330.05:1511:31Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:570.310:570.34:060.14:330.05:0811:37Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:060.311:410.35:110.15:260.05:0211:43Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:050.36:050.06:140.04:5611:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:220.412:590.36:550.06:590.04:4911:56New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:040.41:500.37:41-0.17:430.04:4212:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:450.42:390.38:27-0.18:270.04:3512:09New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:280.43:280.39:13-0.19:110.04:2712:17Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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