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 : 4:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 12:27 pm (0.2 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 - Aug 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:370.310:060.44:190.03:580.12:002:00Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:240.311:000.45:08-0.14:560.112:5012:12New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:080.35:53-0.15:490.01:1511:47New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:500.36:36-0.16:400.01:3011:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:400.41:310.47:18-0.17:290.01:4211:19Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:290.42:130.47:59-0.18:200.01:5311:08Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:180.42:560.48:400.09:120.02:0310:58Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:090.33:410.49:220.010:080.02:1210:49First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:040.34:280.310:070.011:110.02:2010:41First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:070.35:220.310:560.12:2710:33First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:290.26:260.312:280.111:55 AM0.12:3510:25First Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:060.27:370.31:540.11:120.12:4210:18Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:250.28:420.33:060.02:320.12:4910:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:210.29:370.34:020.03:360.12:5510:04Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:020.310:230.34:460.04:270.13:019:57Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:350.311:030.35:230.05:080.13:089:51Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:030.35:540.05:440.13:149:44Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:300.36:220.06:170.13:199:38Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:130.412:570.36:480.06:500.13:259:32Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:460.31:230.37:150.07:240.03:319:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:190.31:510.37:430.07:590.03:369:20Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:540.32:200.38:120.08:370.03:419:14Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue2:300.32:530.38:440.09:190.03:479:08Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:120.33:300.39:180.110:080.13:529:02Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:020.34:160.39:590.111:080.13:578:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:060.25:130.310:510.14:028:51Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:350.26:250.312:220.112:010.14:078:46Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:090.27:420.31:450.01:250.14:128:40Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:200.38:530.42:570.02:440.14:178:35Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:130.39:550.43:560.03:500.14:228:29Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:580.310:500.44:450.04:480.04:278:24New 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 2:43 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 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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