Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 12:51 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:21 pm (0.3 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 - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:420.45:070.310:460.010:240.14:2512:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:230.46:020.211:350.011:110.14:1712:26Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:110.37:100.212:320.04:0912:34Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:120.38:300.212:120.11:390.04:0112:43Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:300.39:420.31:350.12:530.03:5112:52Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:000.310:370.33:130.14:010.03:411:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:240.311:210.34:380.14:580.03:301:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:340.35:420.05:480.03:171:26Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:020.312:340.36:350.06:320.02:591:43Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:410.41:280.37:230.07:150.02:002:00New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:180.42:170.38:07-0.17:550.02:002:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:560.43:040.38:49-0.18:340.12:002:00New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:330.43:500.39:30-0.19:130.12:002:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:100.44:370.310:11-0.19:520.12:002:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:490.45:250.310:540.010:340.12:002:00Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:290.36:170.211:400.011:200.12:002:00Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:140.37:170.212:300.02:002:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:060.38:260.212:170.21:260.02:002:00First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:110.39:290.21:330.22:300.02:002:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:310.210:160.33:110.13:310.12:002:00First Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:510.210:520.34:300.14:220.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:580.211:240.35:230.15:040.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:540.211:540.36:060.05:430.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:430.36:440.06:200.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:250.31:270.37:200.06:560.12:002:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:580.42:090.37:550.07:330.12:002:00Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:320.42:510.38:32-0.18:110.12:002:00Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:080.43:340.39:11-0.18:500.12:002:00Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:460.44:190.39:53-0.19:320.12:002:00Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:280.45:080.310:38-0.110:180.12:002:00Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:140.46:000.311:270.011:130.12:002:00Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 4:06 pm — 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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