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 2h 08m 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 - Dec 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:120.34:290.410:350.111:340.0First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:150.35:350.311:470.1First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:220.36:540.312:350.01:170.1First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:250.38:240.31:420.02:500.1First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:190.39:450.32:470.14:000.1Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:040.310:520.33:430.14:550.0Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:430.411:460.34:320.15:400.0Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:190.45:150.16:190.0Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:320.311:52 AM0.45:540.16:540.0Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:120.312:250.46:300.17:270.0Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:480.312:570.47:040.17:590.0Full Moon11Tue
12Wed2:230.31:290.47:380.18:310.0Full Moon12Wed
13Thu2:580.32:030.48:130.19:050.0Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:330.32:370.48:490.19:400.0Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:110.33:140.39:280.110:170.0Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:510.33:550.310:120.210:570.0Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:340.34:430.311:060.211:410.0Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:220.35:430.312:110.1Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:140.36:590.212:310.11:290.1Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:060.38:260.21:260.12:470.1Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:560.39:460.22:250.13:520.1Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:440.410:550.33:240.14:480.0Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:310.411:540.34:190.15:390.0Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:190.45:130.16:27-0.1New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:460.312:070.46:050.17:14-0.1New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:350.312:550.56:550.18:00-0.1New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:220.31:440.57:450.18:46-0.1Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:100.32:330.48:350.19:32-0.1Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:580.33:230.49:280.110:18-0.1Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:470.34:170.410:260.111:060.0Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:380.35:160.311:300.111:550.0First Quarter31Mon
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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