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 4h 48m 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 - Apr 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:090.42:350.48:31-0.18:410.07:169:41New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:440.43:220.39:16-0.19:180.07:119:46Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:210.44:110.310:02-0.19:560.07:059:50Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:000.45:030.310:50-0.110:360.17:009:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:420.46:010.311:420.011:200.16:5510:00Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:280.47:130.212:410.06:5010:04First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:240.38:550.212:130.11:580.06:4510:09First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:390.310:310.21:290.23:320.06:3910:14First Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:140.311:300.33:300.24:480.06:3410:18Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:390.35:020.15:430.06:2910:23Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:100.311:40 AM0.35:590.16:240.06:2310:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:400.312:280.36:420.16:560.06:1810:33Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:060.31:090.37:180.07:240.06:1210:38Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:280.31:450.37:500.07:490.06:0710:43Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:500.32:190.38:190.08:140.06:0110:48Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:130.32:530.38:490.08:400.15:5610:53Full Moon16Fri
17Sat2:370.43:270.39:190.09:070.15:5010:59Full Moon17Sat
18Sun3:030.44:020.39:510.09:350.15:4411:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon3:310.44:400.310:260.010:050.15:3811:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:020.35:240.211:070.010:380.15:3311:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:390.36:190.211:540.011:190.15:2711:20Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:250.37:330.212:530.05:2011:26Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:270.39:040.212:200.22:040.05:1411:32Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:480.310:120.21:500.23:210.05:0811:38Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:190.310:590.33:310.14:260.05:0211:44Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:380.311:380.34:500.15:180.04:5511:50Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:450.35:500.06:040.04:4811:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:160.312:430.36:420.06:470.04:4112:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:540.41:360.37:31-0.17:290.04:3412:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:320.42:270.38:17-0.18:100.04:2712:17New Moon30Fri
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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