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 1h 54m 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:150.45:100.16:090.0Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:150.311:47 AM0.45:460.16:410.0Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:530.312:190.46:210.17:130.0Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:290.312:510.46:560.17:470.0Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:060.31:250.47:320.18:210.0Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:430.32:010.48:080.18:590.0Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:230.32:390.48:480.19:390.0Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:060.33:220.49:320.110:220.0Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:530.34:110.310:250.111:100.0Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:450.35:110.311:280.1Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:430.36:240.312:040.012:440.1Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:450.37:510.31:040.02:090.1Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:430.39:170.32:080.13:270.1Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:360.410:320.33:110.14:310.0Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:260.411:350.34:100.15:260.0Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:140.45:050.16:15-0.1New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:290.312:000.45:560.17:01-0.1New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:190.312:440.46:440.17:44-0.1New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:050.31:270.47:300.18:26-0.1New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:490.32:090.48:140.19:07-0.1Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:320.32:510.48:590.19:470.0Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:160.33:340.49:450.110:270.0Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:590.34:180.310:340.111:080.0Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:450.35:080.311:300.111:520.0First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:330.36:070.312:380.1First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:260.37:250.212:400.12:030.1First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:190.38:550.21:350.13:220.1First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:080.310:120.22:350.14:200.1Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:520.311:120.23:320.15:060.1Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:340.411:590.34:230.15:460.0Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:140.45:100.16:230.0Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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