Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 1:54 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 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 - Jun 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:290.31:520.37:360.07:020.12:002:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:010.42:300.38:100.07:380.12:002:00Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:340.43:070.38:430.08:130.12:002:00Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:070.43:430.39:160.08:480.12:002:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:410.44:200.39:510.09:240.12:002:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:170.44:590.210:280.010:030.12:002:00Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:550.35:400.211:060.010:470.12:002:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:360.36:230.211:470.011:390.12:002:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:240.37:080.312:310.02:002:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:210.37:560.312:420.11:180.02:002:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:310.28:450.31:560.12:090.02:002:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:530.29:340.33:140.13:040.12:002:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:170.210:230.34:250.04:010.12:002:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:330.211:120.45:270.04:570.12:002:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:400.36:230.05:530.12:002:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:020.41:390.37:16-0.16:480.12:002:00New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:520.42:310.38:06-0.17:410.12:002:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:430.43:210.38:55-0.18:330.12:002:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:330.44:100.39:43-0.19:250.12:002:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:230.44:580.310:30-0.110:180.12:002:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:140.45:460.311:16-0.111:140.12:002:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:060.36:340.312:010.02:002:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:000.37:220.312:150.112:460.02:002:00First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:000.38:100.31:240.11:310.02:002:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:110.28:580.32:430.12:200.12:002:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:350.29:440.33:580.13:110.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:580.210:280.35:010.04:040.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:080.25:540.04:560.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:020.26:390.05:460.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:460.27:190.06:330.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 11:56 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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