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 14m 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:420.311:52 AM0.45:530.16:580.0Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:190.312:300.46:340.17:330.0Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:560.31:090.47:140.18:09-0.1Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:320.31:480.47:550.18:46-0.1Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:100.32:300.48:370.19:25-0.1Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:490.33:140.49:230.110:050.0Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:310.34:030.310:150.110:490.0Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:160.34:590.311:140.111:350.0Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:060.36:060.312:230.1Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:020.37:300.212:270.01:450.1Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:030.39:060.21:280.13:080.0Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:040.410:300.32:350.14:200.0Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:020.411:380.33:430.15:190.0Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:560.44:470.16:100.0Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:310.311:47 AM0.45:440.16:55-0.1New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:160.312:330.46:350.17:36-0.1New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:570.31:160.47:210.18:14-0.1New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:350.31:560.48:030.18:490.0Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:110.32:350.48:440.19:230.0Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:450.33:130.49:240.19:570.0Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:190.33:520.310:060.110:290.0Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:530.34:340.310:520.111:030.0First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:300.35:210.311:430.111:410.11:052:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:110.36:220.212:470.112:472:26First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:000.37:500.212:240.12:070.112:342:40First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:570.39:340.21:200.13:280.112:232:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:570.310:530.22:280.14:310.112:133:02Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:520.311:450.23:370.15:200.012:053:11Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:430.44:380.16:010.011:563:20Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:250.311:30 AM0.45:300.16:390.011:483:28Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:000.312:140.46:170.17:150.011:413:36Full Moon31Mon
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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