Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 8m at 3:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:58 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:500.311:200.22:300.24:380.08:526:22Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:100.34:110.25:340.08:476:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:030.311:13 AM0.45:200.16:180.08:426:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:380.312:040.46:120.16:550.08:376:35Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:090.312:470.46:550.17:270.08:326:40Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:370.31:260.47:330.07:550.08:276:45Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:030.32:030.38:080.08:220.08:226:49Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:280.32:380.38:420.08:470.08:176:54Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:530.33:130.39:160.09:130.08:126:58Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:180.33:480.39:510.09:390.18:077:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:450.34:270.210:290.010:060.18:027:07Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:150.35:130.211:130.110:340.17:577:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:520.37:190.21:090.18:528:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:420.39:460.212:090.22:310.18:478:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:550.311:380.21:140.24:190.18:428:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:290.33:110.25:270.08:378:29Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:130.210:46 AM0.34:500.26:120.08:328:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:390.311:45 AM0.35:530.16:480.08:278:38Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:050.312:340.36:410.17:200.08:228:42Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:310.31:200.47:240.07:520.08:178:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:590.32:040.48:050.08:240.08:128:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue2:290.42:470.48:460.08:570.08:078:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:010.43:320.39:29-0.19:320.08:029:00Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:350.44:190.310:13-0.110:080.07:579:04Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:120.45:110.311:020.010:470.17:529:09Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:540.46:100.211:560.011:310.17:479:13First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:430.47:290.21:000.07:429:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:450.39:230.212:270.12:250.07:379:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:080.310:550.21:500.24:020.07:329:27First Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:460.311:510.33:510.25:140.07:279:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:050.35:200.16:070.07:229:36Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 6:36 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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