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 38m 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 - Mar 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:320.32:250.38:320.08:480.08:556:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:550.32:580.39:050.09:130.08:506:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:200.33:330.39:410.09:400.08:456:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:480.34:130.310:210.010:090.18:406:33Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:190.35:010.211:070.010:420.18:356:38Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:590.36:060.212:060.18:306:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:510.37:520.21:230.18:256:47Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:030.39:510.212:320.22:560.08:206:51Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:310.311:570.23:120.25:150.09:157:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:510.44:450.16:130.09:108:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:410.311:57 AM0.45:570.17:000.09:058:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:180.312:540.46:550.17:42-0.19:008:09New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:540.31:450.47:460.08:20-0.18:558:14New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:290.42:330.48:330.08:57-0.18:508:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:040.43:200.49:190.09:330.08:458:22Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:400.44:060.310:040.010:090.08:408:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:160.44:540.310:500.010:460.08:358:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:540.45:460.311:390.011:240.18:308:36Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:340.46:460.212:330.08:258:40First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:200.38:150.212:050.11:400.08:208:44First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:180.310:210.212:590.23:150.18:158:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:420.311:390.22:260.24:450.18:108:53First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:130.34:300.25:470.08:058:58Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:240.211:22 AM0.35:420.16:310.08:009:02Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:550.312:120.36:290.17:050.07:559:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:200.312:530.37:070.17:330.07:509:11Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:420.31:300.37:390.17:580.07:459:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:040.32:040.38:100.08:220.07:409:20Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:260.32:370.38:400.08:470.07:359:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:490.33:110.39:110.09:130.07:309:29Full Moon30Sun
31Mon3:130.43:450.39:440.09:400.07:259:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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