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 (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:150.312:220.46:250.17:28-0.111:343:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:480.31:080.47:110.18:05-0.111:273:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:220.31:530.47:570.18:41-0.111:203:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:570.32:380.48:430.09:17-0.111:134:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:330.43:250.49:320.09:540.011:074:11Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:110.44:160.310:240.010:330.011:014:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:520.45:130.311:220.011:130.010:554:23First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:370.46:230.212:290.010:494:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:300.48:050.212:000.11:520.010:434:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:360.310:030.21:000.13:250.010:374:41Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:520.311:220.22:240.24:410.010:314:47Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:040.43:570.25:390.010:264:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:130.311:06 AM0.45:100.16:250.010:204:58Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:510.311:56 AM0.46:040.17:020.010:155:03Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:230.312:380.46:480.17:350.010:095:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:520.31:160.47:250.18:030.010:045:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:170.31:500.47:590.18:290.09:585:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:410.32:230.38:320.18:540.09:535:24Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:050.32:560.39:060.19:190.09:485:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:290.33:300.39:400.09:440.09:435:35Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:550.34:070.310:180.110:110.19:375:40Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:230.34:480.211:000.110:390.19:325:45Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:560.35:400.211:510.111:100.19:275:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:380.37:030.212:580.19:225:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:350.39:280.22:300.19:175:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:530.310:580.21:160.23:590.19:116:04Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:150.311:390.22:580.25:000.09:066:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:230.44:200.25:460.09:016:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:110.311:20 AM0.45:220.16:250.08:566:18Waning Crescent29Sun
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 11:18 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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