Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 12:51 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 7:51 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (57% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:160.310:330.21:020.23:130.17:189:39First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:420.311:340.22:380.24:400.17:139:43First Quarter2Tue
3Wed10:100.34:320.25:360.07:089:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:090.211:15 AM0.35:370.16:160.07:039:53Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:360.312:050.36:210.16:480.06:589:57Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:010.312:480.36:590.17:170.06:5210:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:260.31:280.37:330.07:460.06:4710:06Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:510.32:060.38:080.08:150.06:4210:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:180.42:450.38:430.08:460.06:3710:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:470.43:250.39:200.09:180.06:3110:21Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:180.44:080.310:000.09:530.16:2610:26Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:530.44:550.310:440.010:300.16:2110:30Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:320.45:500.311:330.011:140.16:1510:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:190.46:590.212:310.06:1010:40Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:170.38:300.212:100.11:430.06:0410:45Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:330.310:010.21:260.13:080.05:5910:51Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:060.311:040.33:090.14:260.05:5310:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:310.311:500.34:430.15:260.05:4711:01Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:400.35:500.16:140.05:4111:06Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:300.312:370.36:420.06:560.05:3611:12Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:050.41:270.37:280.07:330.05:3011:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:380.42:120.38:090.08:080.05:2411:23New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:100.42:540.38:47-0.18:410.05:1811:29New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:410.43:350.39:23-0.19:140.15:1111:35Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:120.44:150.310:000.09:470.15:0511:41Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:430.44:570.310:370.010:200.14:5811:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:160.35:420.211:170.010:560.14:5211:53Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:530.36:350.212:020.04:4512:00First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:370.37:460.212:560.04:3812:06First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:330.39:160.212:370.22:040.14:3112:13First Quarter30Tue
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 10:21 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 57% 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 (57% 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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