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 (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 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 - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:280.36:150.311:540.03:031:59Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:150.36:550.312:290.112:300.13:221:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:120.27:410.31:280.11:120.13:361:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:300.28:360.32:400.12:040.13:471:15Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:080.29:370.34:020.13:100.13:581:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:300.210:350.35:100.14:190.14:0712:55Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:260.26:030.05:210.14:1512:46Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:080.36:460.06:140.14:2312:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:150.41:430.37:240.07:010.14:3112:30New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:590.42:160.37:590.07:440.14:3812:22New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:410.42:490.38:340.08:250.14:4512:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:220.43:220.39:08-0.19:070.04:5112:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:040.43:570.39:43-0.19:510.04:5812:01Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:470.44:330.310:200.010:380.05:0411:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:330.35:130.310:580.011:290.05:1011:48Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:240.35:560.311:400.05:1611:42First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:230.36:460.312:270.012:260.15:2211:36First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:360.27:450.31:350.01:200.15:2711:30First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:110.28:560.32:580.02:290.15:3311:24First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:460.210:090.44:230.03:510.15:3811:18Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:580.311:160.45:330.05:080.15:4411:12Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:520.36:300.06:130.15:4911:06Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:140.41:340.37:170.07:060.15:5411:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:040.42:120.37:580.07:520.15:5910:55Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:490.42:450.38:340.08:320.16:0410:49Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:290.43:170.39:070.09:100.06:0910:44Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:070.43:470.39:380.09:470.06:1410:38Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:440.34:160.310:080.010:240.06:1910:33Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:210.34:450.310:370.011:030.06:2410:27Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:590.35:170.311:080.111:450.16:2810:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:420.35:520.311:410.16:3310:17Third Quarter31Thu
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 10:07 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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