Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 27m at 11:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:020.31:530.47:520.18:390.06:445:45Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:500.32:370.48:340.19:300.06:485:40Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:450.33:280.49:220.110:280.06:525:35Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:520.34:300.310:230.111:390.06:575:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:150.35:480.311:410.17:015:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:390.37:170.31:000.01:180.17:055:20Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:440.38:360.32:160.02:430.17:105:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:340.39:410.33:160.03:450.17:145:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:160.310:360.34:050.04:370.07:195:05Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:540.411:240.34:480.05:210.07:235:00New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:290.45:270.06:020.07:284:55New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:070.312:030.46:020.06:390.07:324:50New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:470.312:350.46:370.17:160.07:374:45New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:260.31:070.47:100.17:520.07:424:40Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:050.31:400.47:440.18:290.07:464:35Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:450.32:150.48:190.19:080.07:514:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:280.32:530.38:570.19:530.07:564:25Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:190.33:390.39:430.110:450.18:004:20First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:210.24:370.310:420.211:480.18:054:14First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:390.25:520.312:030.28:104:09First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:470.37:180.31:020.11:380.18:154:04First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:350.38:300.32:060.12:470.18:203:59Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:130.39:270.32:560.13:360.18:253:53Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:480.310:160.33:380.14:170.08:303:48Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:220.411:010.34:160.14:570.08:353:43Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:560.411:440.34:550.15:360.08:413:37Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:320.45:330.16:160.08:463:32Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:270.312:100.46:110.16:57-0.18:513:26Full Moon28Thu
29Fri1:110.312:490.46:520.17:40-0.18:573:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:570.31:320.47:340.18:27-0.19:023:15Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:470.32:200.48:210.19:170.09:083:09Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 2:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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