Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 5:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:010.42:440.38:400.08:350.15:247:34Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:360.33:290.39:230.09:130.15:197:39Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:170.34:240.210:130.010:010.15:137:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:080.35:360.211:140.011:060.15:087:48First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:140.37:030.212:270.05:037:52First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:360.38:200.312:320.11:450.04:587:57First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:000.39:170.32:010.12:520.04:538:02Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:130.310:040.33:150.13:480.04:478:06Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:140.310:480.44:150.04:370.04:428:11Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:090.411:280.45:070.05:220.04:378:16Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:590.45:550.06:040.04:328:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:080.412:470.46:40-0.16:450.04:268:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:480.41:340.37:24-0.17:250.04:218:30Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:270.42:210.38:09-0.18:060.04:158:35Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:080.43:100.38:540.08:480.14:108:40Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:500.44:020.39:420.09:340.14:048:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:360.35:030.210:350.010:290.13:598:50Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:290.36:170.211:370.011:400.13:538:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:350.37:380.212:540.13:479:01Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:590.38:400.31:180.12:070.13:429:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:190.39:240.32:410.13:030.13:369:11Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:210.39:590.33:370.13:470.13:309:17Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:100.310:300.34:200.14:230.03:249:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:520.310:590.34:570.04:560.03:189:28Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:310.311:280.35:300.05:270.03:129:34New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:070.36:020.05:580.03:059:40New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:430.36:350.06:300.12:599:46New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:280.41:190.37:090.07:030.12:529:53New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:000.41:580.37:450.07:380.12:459:59Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:340.42:390.38:240.08:170.12:3810:06Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:07 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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