Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 11:34 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 21m at 5:44 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:410.39:110.32:040.13:220.1Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:290.410:230.33:100.14:220.0Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:170.411:230.34:040.15:160.0Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:050.44:580.16:040.0Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:170.311:53 AM0.45:520.16:52-0.1Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:050.312:410.56:400.17:34-0.1Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:530.31:290.57:280.18:22-0.1Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:410.32:170.48:160.19:10-0.1Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:350.33:050.49:100.19:52-0.1Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:230.33:530.410:040.110:400.0Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:170.34:530.311:040.111:340.0Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:110.35:530.312:160.1Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:110.37:110.312:280.01:400.1Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:110.38:410.21:280.13:040.1Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:050.310:050.22:340.14:100.1Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:530.311:050.33:340.14:580.0Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:350.411:530.34:280.15:460.0Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:170.45:100.16:220.0Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:350.311:53 AM0.45:520.16:520.0New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:110.312:230.46:280.17:280.0New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:470.312:590.47:040.17:580.0New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:170.31:290.47:400.18:280.0New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:470.32:050.48:160.18:580.0Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:230.32:410.48:520.19:280.0Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:530.33:170.39:340.110:040.0Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:290.33:590.310:160.110:460.0Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:110.34:470.311:100.111:280.0First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:590.35:530.312:160.1First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:470.37:110.212:160.11:280.1First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:470.38:410.21:160.12:460.1Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:470.410:050.32:220.13:580.0Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:39 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 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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