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 1h 37m 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:470.35:350.311:160.011:420.13:041:59Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:280.36:060.311:460.03:231:40First Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:140.26:410.312:300.112:180.13:361:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:110.27:240.31:270.112:550.13:481:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:340.28:190.32:390.11:440.13:581:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:270.29:230.34:030.12:510.24:0712:54Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:550.210:280.35:160.14:090.24:1612:46Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:460.26:110.05:190.24:2312:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:230.26:560.06:170.14:3112:30Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:180.41:560.37:350.07:060.14:3812:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:050.42:280.38:100.07:520.14:4512:15Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:500.43:000.38:45-0.18:360.14:5212:08Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:330.43:330.39:20-0.19:210.04:5812:01Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:170.44:070.39:54-0.110:070.05:0411:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:030.44:430.410:300.010:570.05:1011:48Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:520.35:220.411:080.011:510.05:1611:42Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:470.36:050.411:480.05:2211:36Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:510.26:560.412:520.012:330.15:2811:29Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:170.27:580.32:060.01:290.15:3311:23Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:100.29:130.33:360.02:460.15:3911:18Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:400.210:310.35:000.04:180.25:4411:12Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:380.36:050.05:380.15:4911:06Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:210.36:560.06:380.15:5411:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:330.41:570.37:380.07:250.15:5910:55New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:200.42:280.38:140.08:060.16:0410:49New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:000.42:550.38:450.08:430.16:0910:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:370.43:210.39:120.09:170.06:1410:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:120.33:460.39:390.09:520.06:1910:33Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:470.34:110.310:050.010:270.06:2410:27Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:220.34:370.310:310.011:040.06:2910:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:590.35:060.310:580.111:450.16:3310:16Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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