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 1h 59m 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:000.31:070.37:100.07:280.07:179:40Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:360.41:520.37:520.08:040.07:129:44Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:090.42:330.38:310.08:380.07:079:49Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:410.43:120.39:080.09:100.07:029:53Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:110.43:490.39:430.09:420.06:579:58Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:420.44:270.310:190.010:140.16:5110:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:140.35:070.310:560.010:480.16:4610:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:480.35:500.211:370.011:260.16:4110:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:260.36:430.212:240.06:3610:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:130.37:530.212:110.11:200.16:3010:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:130.39:220.21:120.12:330.16:2510:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:330.310:300.22:360.13:500.16:1910:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:540.311:170.34:070.14:510.16:1410:36Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:000.311:540.35:130.15:370.06:0810:41Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:540.36:020.16:170.06:0310:47Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:280.312:420.36:440.06:550.05:5710:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:010.31:270.37:250.07:320.05:5210:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:350.42:100.38:050.08:090.05:4611:02New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:110.42:540.38:46-0.18:480.05:4011:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:480.43:390.39:28-0.19:270.05:3411:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:280.44:270.310:13-0.110:100.15:2811:19Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:110.45:190.311:01-0.110:580.15:2211:24Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:590.46:190.311:550.011:530.15:1611:30First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:550.37:280.312:550.05:1011:36First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:010.38:470.31:010.12:050.05:0411:42First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:220.310:010.32:280.13:220.04:5711:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:490.310:590.34:030.14:310.04:5011:54Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:040.311:460.35:150.15:270.04:4412:01Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:050.36:110.06:150.04:3712:08Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:260.312:570.36:580.06:560.04:2912:15Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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