Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 12:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 24m at 6:37 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:080.29:120.33:090.02:410.12:002:00First Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:400.210:170.34:300.03:540.13:081:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:550.211:170.45:370.05:050.13:261:37Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:520.36:330.06:070.13:391:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:100.41:380.37:190.06:590.13:501:12Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:580.42:160.37:590.07:430.14:001:02Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:400.42:490.38:340.08:220.14:0912:53Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:180.43:200.39:060.08:590.14:1712:44Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:540.43:500.39:370.09:350.14:2512:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:290.34:190.310:060.010:110.14:3312:28Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:040.34:490.310:350.010:490.14:4012:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:400.35:200.311:060.011:300.14:4612:13Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:190.35:540.311:390.14:5312:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:050.26:340.312:170.112:150.14:5912:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:010.27:230.31:130.112:580.15:0611:53Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:210.28:230.32:220.11:550.15:1211:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:590.29:300.33:430.13:080.15:1711:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:190.210:340.34:550.04:220.15:2311:34Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:140.25:520.05:260.15:2911:28Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:590.36:400.06:230.15:3411:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:250.41:380.37:230.07:140.15:4011:16New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:140.42:160.38:03-0.18:020.05:4511:10New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:020.42:540.38:43-0.18:480.05:5011:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:490.43:330.49:22-0.19:360.05:5510:59Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:360.44:130.410:020.010:250.06:0010:53Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:250.44:550.410:430.011:170.06:0510:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:180.35:400.411:260.06:1010:42First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:170.36:310.412:150.012:130.16:1510:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:290.37:310.31:220.01:080.16:2010:31First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:020.28:420.32:440.02:190.16:2510:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:370.29:590.34:110.03:470.16:3010:21Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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