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 2h 45m 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 - Mar 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:230.411:450.34:190.15:260.08:536:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:230.45:240.16:130.08:486:26Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:270.312:150.46:170.06:540.08:436:31Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:060.31:010.47:030.07:320.08:386:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:410.41:440.47:460.08:070.08:336:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:160.42:250.48:260.08:410.08:286:44Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:490.43:050.39:060.09:140.08:236:49Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:220.43:450.39:450.09:460.08:186:53Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:550.35:270.311:270.011:210.19:137:58Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:300.36:130.212:120.09:088:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:100.37:130.21:060.19:038:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:010.38:440.212:440.12:190.18:588:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:080.310:300.21:470.13:530.18:538:16Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:300.311:340.23:180.25:060.18:488:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:420.34:460.15:550.08:438:24Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:150.311:38 AM0.35:460.16:340.08:388:29Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:470.312:250.36:310.17:070.08:338:33Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:160.31:070.37:110.17:380.08:288:38New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:450.31:460.37:480.08:090.08:238:42New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:150.32:250.48:250.08:410.08:188:46New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:460.43:040.39:030.09:150.08:138:51New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:180.43:450.39:430.09:500.08:088:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:540.44:300.310:260.010:280.08:039:00Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:330.45:190.311:130.011:100.17:589:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:170.46:180.312:070.07:539:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:100.37:310.212:000.11:100.07:489:13First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:150.39:050.21:030.12:280.07:439:17First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:370.310:300.32:260.13:540.07:389:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:030.311:320.34:020.15:050.07:339:26Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:160.35:210.16:010.07:279:31Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:190.312:160.36:210.16:480.07:229:35Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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