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 26m 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 - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:350.32:170.48:190.19:04-0.111:165:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:180.32:500.48:540.19:420.011:224:54Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:010.32:240.48:290.19:210.010:283:48Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:460.32:590.49:060.110:020.010:353:42Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:330.33:380.39:450.110:480.010:413:36Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:280.34:220.310:310.211:410.110:473:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:380.25:190.311:310.210:543:23Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:010.26:350.312:460.11:010.211:013:16Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:040.38:040.32:010.12:500.211:083:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun9:450.39:200.33:040.13:550.111:163:02Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:170.310:190.33:510.14:400.111:242:54Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:460.311:090.34:300.15:180.111:322:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:140.411:530.35:060.15:540.011:412:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:440.45:410.16:290.011:502:29New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:360.312:160.46:160.17:060.012:012:18New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:170.312:490.46:520.17:430.012:132:06New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:590.31:250.47:290.18:24-0.112:281:52New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:440.32:040.48:080.19:08-0.112:531:27Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:320.32:470.48:510.19:550.0Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:250.33:360.49:400.110:480.0Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:250.34:340.410:400.111:480.0First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:330.35:440.311:550.2First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:440.37:100.312:540.01:290.1First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:460.38:410.32:040.03:010.1Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:360.39:590.33:070.04:100.1Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:200.411:030.34:020.15:050.0Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:000.411:590.34:500.15:520.0Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:380.45:340.16:340.0Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:470.312:140.46:150.17:130.0Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:310.312:490.46:530.17:500.0Full Moon30Sat
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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