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 1h 10m 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 - Nov 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:460.34:040.410:040.111:150.011:184:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:460.34:570.410:550.111:244:53Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:560.36:010.412:140.012:000.211:304:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:180.37:190.31:240.01:270.211:364:41Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:340.38:520.32:420.03:170.111:434:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:300.39:170.32:530.03:400.110:493:28Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:140.310:250.33:490.04:380.110:563:21Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:490.311:200.34:350.15:250.011:033:14Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:210.45:130.16:050.011:103:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:070.311:50 AM0.45:480.16:400.011:183:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:480.312:180.46:200.17:120.011:262:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:260.312:460.46:510.17:440.011:342:44New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:020.31:150.47:220.18:160.011:432:35New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:380.31:450.47:530.18:490.011:532:26Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:150.32:170.48:260.19:260.012:042:15Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:550.32:520.49:010.210:060.012:172:03Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:410.33:320.39:410.210:510.012:331:47Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:340.24:200.310:310.211:420.0First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:340.25:200.311:390.2First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:360.36:360.312:380.11:050.2First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:270.38:030.31:380.12:320.1First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:090.39:220.32:350.13:390.1Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:480.310:280.33:270.14:320.0Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:260.411:270.34:140.15:200.0Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:060.45:010.16:060.0Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:210.311:48 AM0.45:470.16:52-0.1Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:110.312:320.56:320.17:38-0.1Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:010.31:170.57:190.18:25-0.1Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:510.32:050.48:060.19:14-0.1Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:430.32:550.48:570.110:05-0.1Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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