Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 12:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:530.32:530.38:590.09:130.08:556:19Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:200.33:280.39:350.09:410.08:506:24Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:490.34:050.310:130.010:120.18:456:28Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:220.34:490.310:570.110:470.18:406:33First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:010.35:460.211:510.111:300.18:356:38First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:500.37:090.212:590.18:306:42First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:560.38:570.212:320.12:230.18:256:47First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:150.310:180.21:580.13:430.08:206:51Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:310.311:120.33:240.14:450.08:156:56Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:370.411:550.34:350.15:360.08:107:00Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:340.45:340.16:21-0.18:057:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:340.312:260.46:260.07:02-0.18:007:09Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:120.41:150.47:140.07:42-0.17:557:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun1:500.43:020.49:010.09:21-0.18:508:18Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:290.43:500.49:470.010:000.08:458:22Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:080.44:390.310:350.010:400.08:408:27Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:490.45:310.311:250.011:220.08:358:31Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:330.46:290.312:200.08:308:35Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:220.37:430.212:090.11:240.08:258:40Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:210.39:250.21:040.12:480.08:208:44Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:380.310:560.22:240.14:170.08:158:49Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:030.311:550.34:090.15:250.08:108:53Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:130.35:260.16:150.08:058:57Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:360.312:060.36:190.16:540.08:009:02Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:080.312:490.36:590.17:270.07:559:06Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:350.31:260.37:340.17:540.07:509:11New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:590.32:000.38:050.08:200.07:459:15New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:240.32:330.38:350.08:460.07:409:20New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:480.33:060.39:060.09:130.07:359:24New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:140.33:390.39:380.09:410.07:309:29Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:410.34:140.310:120.010:110.17:259:33Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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