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 1h 05m 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:390.33:140.39:280.19:500.011:323:45Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:070.33:510.310:070.110:180.011:253:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:360.34:320.310:510.110:490.111:183:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:090.35:220.211:420.111:230.111:124:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:490.36:300.212:450.111:064:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:400.38:130.212:070.12:050.110:594:18Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:450.310:050.21:100.13:290.010:534:25Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:570.311:180.22:330.24:400.010:474:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:060.43:540.25:360.010:424:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:060.311:07 AM0.45:030.16:24-0.110:364:42Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:470.312:020.46:020.17:06-0.110:304:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:250.312:530.46:540.17:47-0.110:244:54New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:020.31:410.47:430.08:26-0.110:194:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:390.42:290.48:320.09:03-0.110:135:05Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:170.43:170.49:200.09:410.010:085:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:550.44:070.310:110.010:190.010:035:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:350.45:000.311:050.010:580.09:575:20First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:180.46:040.212:060.09:525:26First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:060.37:350.21:230.09:475:31First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:060.39:390.212:340.12:570.19:415:36First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:220.311:040.21:530.24:180.09:365:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:390.311:550.23:350.25:180.09:315:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:420.34:510.26:030.09:265:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:310.311:31 AM0.35:430.16:390.09:205:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:000.312:120.46:230.17:090.09:156:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:240.312:480.46:580.17:350.09:106:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:470.31:210.47:290.17:590.09:056:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:090.31:530.38:000.18:230.09:006:15Full Moon28Fri
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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