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 2h 57m 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 - Oct 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:090.41:430.47:360.07:560.08:467:43Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:570.42:170.48:140.08:390.08:517:38Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:430.42:520.48:500.09:210.08:557:33Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:280.33:260.49:250.010:030.08:597:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:130.34:000.410:000.110:450.09:047:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:590.34:360.410:360.111:300.09:087:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:500.35:150.311:140.19:127:13Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:530.26:020.312:210.011:59 AM0.29:177:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:260.27:050.31:250.11:030.29:217:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:100.28:330.32:550.12:480.29:266:58Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri11:100.210:010.34:200.14:330.29:306:53Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:470.311:050.35:150.15:300.19:356:47Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:150.35:560.16:110.19:406:42Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:400.36:290.06:470.19:446:37Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:360.31:040.36:580.07:200.09:496:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:150.31:290.47:260.07:520.09:546:27New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:520.31:550.47:550.08:250.09:586:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:290.32:230.48:240.09:000.010:036:17New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:070.32:520.48:560.19:370.010:086:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:470.33:250.49:290.110:180.010:136:06Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:320.34:020.410:050.111:050.010:186:01Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:240.34:470.410:470.111:590.010:235:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:280.35:420.411:390.210:285:51First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:500.26:530.31:040.012:520.210:335:45First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:200.38:240.32:230.02:290.210:385:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:270.39:550.33:440.04:080.110:435:34Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:150.311:080.34:480.05:190.110:495:29Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:560.35:400.06:140.010:545:23Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:090.312:340.46:240.07:020.010:595:18Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:020.31:090.47:050.07:450.011:055:12Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:500.31:430.47:420.08:250.011:115:06Full Moon31Thu
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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