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 3h 22m 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 - Aug 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:390.43:020.38:430.08:220.12:582:05Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:160.43:300.39:130.09:000.13:191:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed2:540.43:590.39:420.09:400.13:331:29Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:320.44:280.310:130.010:230.13:451:17Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:130.35:000.310:450.011:090.03:561:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:580.35:350.311:190.04:0512:57Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:490.36:160.312:010.011:56 AM0.04:1412:48Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:520.27:050.31:010.012:390.14:2212:39Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:170.28:060.32:140.01:350.14:2912:32Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:080.29:190.43:400.02:500.14:3612:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:410.210:340.45:030.04:160.14:4312:17Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:430.36:100.05:340.14:5012:10Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:290.37:030.06:390.14:5712:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun12:400.42:080.37:49-0.17:340.15:0311:56New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:320.42:440.38:28-0.18:210.15:0911:50New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:190.43:180.39:05-0.19:050.05:1511:43New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:020.43:500.39:380.09:480.05:2111:37Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:430.44:210.310:090.010:290.05:2611:31Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:240.34:510.310:400.011:110.05:3211:25Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:050.35:220.311:100.011:550.05:3711:19Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:500.35:550.311:400.15:4311:13First Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:420.26:350.312:460.112:140.15:4811:07First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:580.27:260.31:500.112:560.15:5311:02First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:120.28:380.33:210.12:030.25:5810:56First Quarter24Wed
25Thu11:470.29:580.34:520.13:400.26:0310:50Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:320.25:520.15:040.26:0810:45Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:030.26:360.06:020.16:1310:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:290.37:110.06:470.16:1810:34Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:420.41:550.37:410.07:270.16:2310:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:220.42:200.38:100.08:050.16:2710:23Full Moon30Tue
31Wed2:010.42:470.38:390.08:430.06:3210:18Full Moon31Wed
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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