Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 10m at 11:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:44 am (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 - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:370.27:280.31:300.11:070.16:3810:12First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:140.28:400.32:510.12:180.26:4210:06First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:430.29:550.34:170.13:440.16:4710:01Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:380.210:570.35:180.14:560.16:519:56Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:170.36:030.05:500.16:569:51Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:510.36:400.06:360.17:009:45Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:340.31:220.37:140.07:170.17:059:40Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:160.41:540.37:470.07:570.07:099:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:570.42:260.48:210.08:370.07:149:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:380.43:000.48:550.09:180.07:189:25Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:200.43:360.49:310.010:010.07:229:20Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:050.34:150.410:100.010:480.07:279:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:530.34:580.410:510.011:410.07:319:10Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:490.35:490.411:380.17:359:05Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:560.36:490.312:420.012:350.17:409:00Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:230.28:040.31:550.01:490.17:448:55Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:550.39:290.33:220.03:210.17:488:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:060.310:450.34:400.04:470.17:528:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:580.311:470.35:400.05:510.17:578:40Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:410.36:290.06:430.18:018:35Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:400.41:180.37:100.07:270.08:058:30New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:250.41:510.47:460.08:060.08:108:25New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:060.42:220.48:190.08:420.08:148:20New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:440.32:520.48:500.09:170.08:188:15New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:210.33:210.49:210.09:510.08:228:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:570.33:510.49:510.110:270.08:278:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:340.34:230.310:230.111:050.08:318:00Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:140.34:580.310:580.111:480.18:357:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:010.35:400.311:380.18:407:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:010.26:330.312:400.112:290.18:447:45First Quarter30Mon
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 2:46 am — 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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