Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 1:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:51 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 - Aug 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:120.43:250.39:070.08:540.12:562:06New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:480.43:550.39:370.09:310.13:181:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:240.44:260.310:090.010:110.13:331:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:020.34:580.310:410.010:550.13:451:17Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:440.35:330.311:160.011:440.13:551:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:320.36:130.311:540.04:0512:57First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:290.37:000.312:410.112:380.14:1312:48First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:420.27:570.31:490.11:300.14:2112:40First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:160.29:030.33:080.02:370.14:2912:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:500.210:130.44:290.03:530.14:3612:24Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:040.35:390.05:070.14:4312:17Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:000.36:370.06:140.14:5012:10Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:190.41:460.37:27-0.17:110.14:5612:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:130.42:280.38:12-0.18:030.15:0311:56Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:030.43:070.38:53-0.18:500.05:0911:50Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:490.43:440.39:31-0.19:360.05:1511:43Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:340.44:210.310:080.010:210.05:2011:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:180.34:570.310:440.011:070.05:2611:31Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:030.35:330.311:190.011:550.05:3211:25Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:500.36:110.311:540.15:3711:19Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:430.26:530.312:470.112:330.15:4211:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:550.27:460.31:520.11:210.15:4811:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:410.28:520.33:170.12:260.25:5311:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri11:170.210:020.34:400.13:500.25:5810:56Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:140.25:410.15:050.26:0310:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:530.36:280.06:000.16:0810:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:240.37:050.06:450.16:1310:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:390.31:520.37:380.07:240.16:1810:34New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:180.42:190.38:070.08:000.16:2310:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:560.42:470.38:370.08:360.16:2710:23New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:330.43:150.39:060.09:140.06:3210:18New Moon31Fri
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 4:47 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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