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 2h 33m at 1:54 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:31 pm (0.3 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 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:290.35:200.211:220.010:480.18:546:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:060.36:270.212:200.18:496:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:530.38:520.21:470.18:436:30Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:020.310:490.212:190.23:360.18:386:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:350.311:310.22:070.24:440.18:336:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:530.311:590.23:590.25:290.08:286:43Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:490.35:010.16:030.08:236:48Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:220.311:34 AM0.35:450.16:310.08:186:52Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:440.312:140.36:220.16:570.08:136:57New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:060.312:510.36:570.17:220.08:087:01New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:290.31:270.37:320.07:490.08:037:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:540.33:040.39:070.09:170.08:588:10New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:210.43:430.39:450.09:470.08:548:15Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:500.44:250.310:250.010:180.08:498:19Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:240.45:130.311:100.010:530.18:448:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:020.46:090.212:030.08:398:28First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:490.47:280.21:080.08:348:32First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:510.39:310.212:260.12:340.08:298:37First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:150.311:060.21:500.24:110.08:248:41First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:510.311:590.33:440.25:240.08:198:46Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:100.35:160.16:170.08:148:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:390.312:130.46:200.16:590.08:098:54Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:140.31:050.47:100.07:360.08:048:59Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:450.31:510.47:540.08:100.07:599:03Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:160.42:330.38:340.08:410.07:549:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:450.43:130.39:120.09:110.07:499:12Full Moon26Sun
27Mon3:130.43:520.39:480.09:400.07:449:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:420.44:310.310:250.010:100.17:399:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:110.45:120.311:030.010:400.17:339:25Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:430.35:570.211:450.011:120.17:289:30Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:200.36:580.212:350.17:239:34Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:12 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 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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