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 (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:460.311:000.22:430.24:220.17:189:39Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:090.311:470.34:250.15:210.17:139:43Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:130.35:300.16:050.07:089:48Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:210.312:030.36:160.16:400.07:039:52Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:500.312:460.36:540.17:110.06:589:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:170.31:240.37:280.07:410.06:5310:02New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:440.32:010.38:010.08:100.06:4710:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:120.32:370.38:350.08:400.06:4210:11New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:410.43:140.39:090.09:120.06:3710:16New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:120.43:530.39:470.09:460.06:3110:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:460.44:360.310:270.010:230.16:2610:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:230.45:240.311:120.011:050.16:2110:30Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:070.46:220.312:040.06:1510:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:000.37:350.21:060.06:1010:40First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:060.39:010.21:030.12:190.06:0410:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:290.310:170.32:290.13:380.05:5910:50First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:560.311:140.34:020.14:470.05:5310:56Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:100.35:170.15:430.05:4711:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:020.312:120.36:160.06:320.05:4211:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:440.41:060.37:060.07:150.05:3611:12Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:220.41:550.37:520.07:550.05:3011:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:590.42:400.38:33-0.18:330.05:2411:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:350.43:230.39:14-0.19:100.05:1811:29Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:100.44:060.39:53-0.19:470.15:1111:34Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:450.44:490.310:330.010:240.15:0511:40Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:220.45:350.311:140.011:040.14:5911:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:000.36:250.211:580.011:490.14:5211:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:440.37:270.212:490.04:4511:59Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:380.38:420.212:450.11:500.14:3812:06Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:480.39:530.22:020.13:030.14:3112:13Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:15 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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