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 3h 50m 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 - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:100.26:350.312:460.112:280.28:487:40Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:460.27:490.31:560.11:420.28:537:35Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:190.29:140.33:210.13:180.28:577:30Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:120.310:280.34:330.14:380.19:017:25Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:500.311:280.35:260.05:350.19:067:20Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:250.36:100.06:240.19:107:15Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:200.412:590.36:490.07:080.09:157:10New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:080.41:330.47:280.07:520.09:197:05New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:550.42:080.48:060.08:350.09:247:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:410.42:450.48:440.09:20-0.19:286:55Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:290.43:250.49:240.010:06-0.19:336:50Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:190.34:070.410:050.110:560.09:376:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:130.34:530.410:510.111:520.09:426:40Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:160.35:470.411:430.19:466:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:320.36:530.312:560.012:490.19:516:30First Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:040.38:170.32:150.02:200.29:566:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue10:220.39:470.33:400.04:040.110:016:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:180.311:010.34:490.05:160.110:056:14Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:010.35:420.06:090.110:106:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:350.36:240.06:510.110:156:04Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:450.31:050.37:000.07:280.010:205:59Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:260.31:320.47:310.08:000.010:255:53Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:020.31:580.48:000.18:310.010:305:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:370.32:240.48:270.19:010.010:355:43Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:110.32:500.48:560.19:330.010:415:37Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:450.33:180.49:250.110:060.010:465:32Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:220.33:490.49:560.110:430.010:515:26Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:020.34:230.310:300.111:240.010:575:21Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:490.35:030.311:100.211:025:15Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:470.25:550.312:130.012:020.211:085:09Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:040.27:040.31:120.11:150.211:145:03Third Quarter31Tue
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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