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 2h 29m 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:110.34:530.310:490.010:430.17:209:38Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:440.35:380.311:320.011:200.17:159:42Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:240.36:350.212:230.07:099:47First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:150.37:530.212:070.11:270.07:049:51First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:220.39:280.21:130.12:440.06:599:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:460.310:430.32:420.14:040.06:5410:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:100.311:360.34:120.15:090.06:4910:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:200.35:240.16:020.06:4310:10Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:200.312:210.36:230.06:490.06:3810:15Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:010.41:150.47:140.07:330.06:3310:19Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:400.42:050.48:020.08:140.06:2710:24Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:180.42:530.48:47-0.18:540.06:2210:29Full Moon12Mon
13Tue2:570.43:410.39:32-0.19:340.06:1710:34Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:360.44:300.310:18-0.110:140.06:1110:39Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:170.45:210.311:050.010:570.16:0610:44Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:000.46:170.311:550.011:440.16:0010:49Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:470.37:240.212:520.05:5410:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:420.38:500.212:410.12:010.05:4911:00Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:550.310:120.22:000.13:240.15:4311:05Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue9:220.311:090.33:470.14:350.15:3711:10Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:390.311:490.35:030.15:270.05:3111:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:370.35:550.16:080.05:2511:21Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:210.312:240.36:360.16:420.05:1911:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:490.31:050.37:110.07:120.05:1311:33Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:160.31:420.37:430.07:410.05:0711:39New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:420.32:170.38:140.08:110.05:0011:45New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:100.42:520.38:450.08:410.14:5411:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:380.43:280.39:180.09:120.14:4711:58New Moon28Wed
29Thu3:080.44:060.39:540.09:450.14:4012:04Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:410.44:480.310:330.010:220.14:3312:11Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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