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 4h 24m 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:530.411:110.33:340.14:580.0Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:470.44:340.15:520.0Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:110.311:41 AM0.45:340.16:40-0.1Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:590.312:290.46:280.17:28-0.1Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:470.31:170.47:220.18:10-0.1Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:290.32:050.48:100.18:52-0.1Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:170.42:530.48:580.19:34-0.1Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:590.43:410.49:460.110:160.0Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:410.34:290.310:400.110:580.0Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:290.35:230.311:400.111:460.0Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:170.36:290.212:520.1Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:110.37:530.212:340.12:160.1Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:110.39:290.21:280.13:340.1Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:110.310:470.22:400.14:340.1Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:590.311:410.23:460.15:220.0Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:470.34:400.16:040.0Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:230.311:29 AM0.45:280.16:400.0Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:530.312:050.46:100.17:100.0New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:230.312:410.46:460.17:400.0New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:530.31:170.47:220.18:100.0New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:230.31:530.47:580.18:400.0New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:530.32:290.48:340.19:100.01:122:01Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:230.33:050.39:160.19:400.012:522:22Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:590.33:470.39:580.110:160.012:382:37Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:350.34:350.310:460.110:580.012:262:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:170.35:290.311:460.111:400.112:162:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:110.36:410.212:520.112:073:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:110.38:230.212:400.12:160.111:583:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:170.49:530.21:520.13:400.011:503:26Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:290.411:050.33:100.14:460.011:433:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:290.44:220.15:400.011:363:41Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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