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 25m 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 - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:060.35:530.16:280.111:155:02Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:160.311:560.35:240.16:020.010:213:56Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:550.45:530.16:330.010:273:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:340.312:200.46:210.17:030.010:333:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:100.312:470.46:500.17:340.010:393:38New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:460.31:150.47:200.18:070.010:463:31New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:230.31:450.47:520.18:430.010:523:25Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:020.32:180.48:250.19:230.010:593:18Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:460.32:560.49:010.110:080.011:063:11Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:380.33:410.49:450.211:010.011:143:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:400.34:380.310:430.211:222:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:530.35:500.312:020.012:010.211:302:48First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:060.37:200.31:110.01:370.211:382:40First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:020.38:490.32:210.03:060.111:482:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:480.310:040.33:220.04:130.111:582:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:300.411:070.34:140.05:080.012:102:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:100.45:010.05:570.012:241:56Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:030.311:49 AM0.45:450.16:42-0.112:451:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:550.312:290.46:290.17:26-0.1Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:430.31:080.47:100.18:08-0.1Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:310.31:480.47:520.18:51-0.1Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:180.32:290.48:340.19:350.0Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:080.33:110.49:180.110:210.0Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:000.33:570.310:070.211:100.0Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:580.34:500.311:050.2Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:030.35:530.312:050.012:200.2Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:060.37:130.31:050.12:010.2Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:560.38:390.22:070.13:210.1Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:340.39:500.23:010.14:150.1Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:070.310:480.33:460.14:580.1Waning Crescent30Sun
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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