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 2h 56m 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 - Aug 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:140.28:210.32:190.01:500.12:002:00Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:530.29:240.33:430.02:550.13:091:53Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:260.210:290.35:000.04:110.13:261:36Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:340.26:030.05:230.13:391:23Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:240.36:550.06:240.13:501:12Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:210.42:030.37:380.07:130.14:001:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:070.42:360.38:150.07:540.14:0912:52New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:470.43:050.38:470.08:300.14:1712:44New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:240.43:320.39:160.09:050.14:2512:36New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:580.43:580.39:430.09:400.14:3312:28Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:320.34:240.310:100.010:160.14:4012:20Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:060.34:500.310:370.010:540.14:4712:13Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:430.35:190.311:050.011:350.14:5312:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:220.35:500.311:350.15:0012:00First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:090.26:280.312:220.112:080.15:0611:53First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:100.27:160.31:200.112:490.15:1211:47First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:390.28:170.32:330.11:460.15:1811:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:300.29:300.33:570.13:050.25:2311:34Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:490.210:400.35:120.04:260.25:2911:28Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:400.26:100.05:360.15:3511:22Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:210.36:590.06:360.15:4011:16Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:380.41:580.37:42-0.17:290.15:4511:10Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:290.42:350.38:22-0.18:180.05:5011:05Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:180.43:110.39:01-0.19:060.05:5610:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:060.43:490.49:39-0.19:540.06:0110:53Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:550.44:270.410:170.010:450.06:0610:48Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:450.35:070.410:550.011:380.06:1110:42Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:390.35:510.411:360.06:1510:37Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:410.36:390.312:370.012:200.16:2010:31Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:030.27:390.31:470.01:150.16:2510:26Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun9:540.28:540.33:160.02:310.26:3010:21Third Quarter31Sun
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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