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 (tomorrow) : 4:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 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 - Nov 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:060.31:410.47:430.18:340.011:175:00New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:480.32:130.48:170.19:100.011:234:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:290.32:450.48:510.19:460.011:294:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:090.33:190.49:250.110:240.011:354:42Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:520.32:540.49:010.110:060.010:413:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:390.33:340.39:400.210:520.010:483:29Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:340.24:200.310:270.211:450.110:543:23First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:420.25:190.311:320.211:013:16First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:560.26:360.312:480.11:030.211:083:09First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:490.38:040.31:540.12:430.211:163:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:270.39:190.32:510.13:470.111:242:54Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:590.310:200.33:370.14:340.111:322:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:300.311:120.34:170.15:140.011:412:38Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:020.44:560.15:520.011:512:28Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:000.311:35 AM0.45:340.16:310.012:012:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:450.312:110.46:130.17:11-0.112:142:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:290.312:490.46:520.17:53-0.112:291:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:140.31:300.47:330.18:37-0.112:541:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:020.32:140.48:160.19:24-0.1Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:530.33:030.49:040.110:150.0Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:500.33:580.410:010.111:100.0Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:510.35:020.311:090.1Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:570.36:180.312:100.012:340.1Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:000.37:470.31:140.02:110.1Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:540.39:130.32:180.03:310.1Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:410.310:260.33:150.14:310.0Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:220.411:280.34:060.15:220.0Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:010.44:530.16:060.0Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:200.311:38 AM0.45:360.16:450.0New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:050.312:140.46:170.17:220.0New Moon30Thu
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 12:38 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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