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 : in 2h 15m at 11:34 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:50 pm (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 - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:080.34:040.410:040.110:460.08:477:41Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:550.34:460.410:440.111:360.08:517:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:500.35:370.411:320.18:567:32Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:570.36:390.312:350.012:320.19:007:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:220.37:570.31:460.01:500.19:057:22Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:480.39:240.33:080.03:250.19:097:17Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:530.310:420.34:240.04:470.19:137:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:430.311:460.35:240.05:500.19:187:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:260.46:140.06:420.09:227:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:400.41:050.46:580.07:270.09:276:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:290.41:410.47:370.08:080.09:316:51New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:130.42:160.48:140.08:470.09:366:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:550.32:490.48:490.09:250.09:416:41Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:350.33:220.49:240.110:030.09:456:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:160.33:560.49:590.110:410.09:506:31Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:580.34:310.310:350.111:230.09:556:26Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:440.35:110.311:150.19:596:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:380.35:580.312:090.012:030.210:046:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:480.27:000.31:050.11:070.210:096:10First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:100.28:210.32:150.12:360.210:146:05First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:150.39:440.33:320.14:080.110:196:00Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:590.310:500.34:330.15:080.110:245:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:350.311:430.35:190.15:530.110:295:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:080.35:580.16:320.010:345:44Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:280.312:400.46:340.07:090.010:395:39Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:110.31:120.47:100.07:460.010:445:33Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:520.31:460.47:470.08:250.010:505:28Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:340.32:220.48:240.19:040.010:555:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:170.33:000.49:020.19:47-0.111:015:16Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:020.33:410.49:440.110:330.011:065:11Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:520.34:270.410:290.111:230.011:125:05Waning 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 2:42 pm — 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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