Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 11m at 9:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:590.411:030.33:520.14:560.0Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:330.411:420.34:310.15:300.0Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:080.45:090.16:030.0Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:190.311:42 AM0.45:460.16:370.0Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:550.312:180.46:230.17:120.0Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:330.312:550.47:020.17:490.0Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:120.31:340.47:430.18:290.0Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:540.32:180.48:280.19:120.0Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:390.33:070.39:200.19:580.0Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:290.34:060.310:210.110:500.0Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:250.35:160.311:350.111:480.0Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:260.36:420.312:580.1Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:270.38:100.312:520.12:180.1Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:240.49:270.31:580.13:240.0Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:170.410:300.33:000.14:200.0Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:070.411:240.33:570.15:100.0New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:540.44:500.15:55-0.1New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:120.311:38 AM0.45:390.16:37-0.1New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:560.312:210.46:240.17:17-0.1New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:380.31:020.47:080.17:56-0.1Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:190.31:420.47:510.18:330.0Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:590.32:230.48:340.19:110.0Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:390.33:050.39:210.19:490.0Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:200.33:510.310:120.110:280.0First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:040.34:450.311:130.111:130.1First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:540.35:550.212:290.1First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:480.37:250.212:040.11:530.1First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:420.38:500.21:040.12:590.1Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:310.39:550.22:060.13:490.1Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:170.310:450.33:030.14:320.0Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:010.411:260.33:540.15:100.0Waxing 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 1:50 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 75% 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 Waxing Gibbous (75% 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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