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 22m 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 - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:120.44:180.310:00-0.19:570.04:2012:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:580.45:110.310:49-0.110:470.14:1212:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:470.46:080.311:420.011:430.14:0312:40Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:420.37:120.312:380.03:5412:49First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:440.38:230.312:490.11:420.03:4412:59First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:590.39:340.32:130.12:530.03:331:10First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:240.310:320.33:460.14:010.03:211:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:410.311:180.34:580.14:580.03:051:38Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:440.311:570.35:530.05:450.12:402:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:350.36:380.06:250.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:310.31:180.37:160.07:000.12:002:00Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:020.31:560.37:500.07:340.12:002:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:330.42:320.38:210.08:060.12:002:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue2:030.43:060.38:520.08:380.12:002:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:330.43:410.39:240.09:110.12:002:00Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:050.44:170.39:580.09:460.12:002:00Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:380.34:550.310:330.010:240.12:002:00Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:150.35:360.311:120.011:060.12:002:00Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:560.36:230.311:550.011:580.12:002:00Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:440.37:160.312:420.02:002:00Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:430.38:140.31:010.11:370.02:002:00Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:570.39:130.32:160.12:370.02:002:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:200.210:070.33:340.13:390.02:002:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:370.310:570.34:430.04:380.02:002:00Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:450.311:450.45:430.05:330.02:002:00Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:450.36:360.06:260.02:002:00Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:330.41:400.37:27-0.17:160.02:002:00New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:200.42:310.38:14-0.18:060.02:002:00New Moon28Tue
29Wed2:070.43:200.39:01-0.18:540.02:002:00New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:540.44:100.39:48-0.19:440.12:002:00Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:420.45:000.310:35-0.110:350.12:002:00Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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