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 (tomorrow) : in 4h 46m at 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:37 am (0.2 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 - Feb 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:030.33:470.310:010.110:170.011:323:45Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:350.34:270.310:440.110:500.111:253:52Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:100.35:140.211:330.111:270.111:193:59First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:520.36:160.212:340.111:124:05First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:440.37:450.212:130.11:500.111:064:12First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:470.39:290.21:140.13:110.111:004:18Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:540.310:460.22:300.14:200.010:544:24Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:570.411:400.33:450.15:160.010:484:30Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:540.44:500.16:030.010:424:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:240.311:47 AM0.45:460.16:46-0.110:364:42Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:040.312:370.46:380.17:27-0.110:304:48Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:420.31:240.47:260.08:07-0.110:254:53Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:210.42:110.48:130.08:47-0.110:194:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:010.42:590.49:020.09:27-0.110:145:04Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:410.43:490.49:520.010:080.010:085:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:240.44:420.310:460.010:500.010:035:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:100.45:430.311:460.011:370.19:575:20Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:010.37:010.212:580.09:525:25Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:030.38:450.212:340.12:280.19:475:31Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:160.310:190.21:480.13:520.09:415:36Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:300.311:220.33:180.14:560.09:365:41Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:320.34:340.15:450.09:315:46Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:070.311:23 AM0.35:300.16:250.09:265:50Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:420.312:060.46:140.16:580.09:215:55New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:110.312:430.46:500.17:270.09:156:00New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:380.31:160.47:230.17:540.09:106:05New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:030.31:490.47:550.18:190.09:056:10New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:280.32:210.38:260.08:450.09:006:14Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 3:38 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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