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 3h 50m at 12:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:30 pm (0.3 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 - Apr 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:370.43:050.49:01-0.19:110.07:169:41Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:150.43:530.39:47-0.19:510.07:119:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:550.44:440.310:34-0.110:320.07:069:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:370.45:390.311:250.011:170.17:009:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:240.46:430.312:220.06:559:59Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:180.38:050.212:090.11:300.06:5010:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:250.39:430.21:160.12:550.06:4510:09Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:510.310:580.32:520.14:190.06:3910:13Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:180.311:510.34:340.15:230.06:3410:18Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:260.35:410.16:110.06:2910:23Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:300.312:190.36:310.16:510.06:2310:28Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:010.31:030.37:110.07:230.06:1810:33Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:290.31:410.37:450.07:520.06:1210:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:540.32:160.38:160.08:180.06:0710:43New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:190.32:490.38:460.08:450.06:0110:48New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:440.43:220.39:160.09:130.15:5610:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:100.43:560.39:480.09:410.15:5010:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:380.34:330.310:220.010:120.15:4411:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:080.35:130.311:000.010:450.15:3911:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:430.36:010.211:430.011:250.15:3311:15Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:250.37:020.212:350.05:2711:20First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:180.38:230.212:170.11:380.05:2111:26First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:290.39:430.21:320.22:510.05:1511:32First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:550.310:410.33:040.14:020.05:0811:38First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:160.311:260.34:270.15:010.05:0211:44Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:240.35:310.15:510.04:5511:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:070.312:230.36:250.06:370.04:4911:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:460.41:170.37:140.07:200.04:4212:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:250.42:080.38:01-0.18:030.04:3512:10Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:050.42:570.38:47-0.18:450.04:2712:17Full Moon30Sun
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 3:19 pm — 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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