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 1h 48m 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 - Oct 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:540.311:050.35:190.05:250.18:457:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:290.36:060.06:130.18:497:39Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:560.36:430.06:520.18:547:34Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:400.31:190.37:120.07:240.18:587:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:170.31:420.37:380.07:550.09:037:24New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:510.32:040.38:030.08:250.09:077:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:240.32:270.48:280.08:550.09:117:14New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:570.32:510.48:540.19:260.09:167:09Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:320.33:170.49:210.110:000.09:207:04Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:080.33:450.49:490.110:380.09:256:59Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:480.34:180.410:200.111:220.09:296:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:370.34:590.310:560.19:346:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:410.25:520.312:150.011:44 AM0.29:386:44First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:140.27:060.31:240.012:590.29:436:39First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:500.28:390.32:470.02:410.29:486:33First Quarter15Wed
16Thu10:490.310:070.34:060.04:150.19:526:28Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:310.311:160.35:060.05:240.19:576:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:090.35:540.06:190.010:026:18Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:160.412:460.46:380.07:080.010:076:13Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:090.41:220.47:180.07:530.010:126:08Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:590.41:590.47:570.08:38-0.110:176:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:480.42:360.48:360.09:22-0.110:215:57Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:360.33:140.49:150.110:06-0.110:275:52Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:250.33:530.49:550.110:530.010:325:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:180.34:360.410:370.111:440.010:375:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:180.35:240.311:250.210:425:36Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:340.26:230.312:430.012:260.210:475:30Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:070.27:420.31:570.12:000.210:535:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:190.39:160.33:220.13:550.210:585:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu11:060.310:320.34:280.15:030.111:045:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:390.311:290.35:150.15:500.111:095:08Waning Crescent31Fri
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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