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 5h 01m 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 - Jan 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:430.44:410.15:460.0Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:040.311:23 AM0.45:250.16:220.0Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:410.312:020.46:070.16:58-0.1Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:180.312:430.46:480.17:35-0.1Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:560.31:250.47:320.18:14-0.1Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:360.32:100.48:190.18:550.0Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:180.32:590.49:100.19:380.0Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:040.33:540.310:080.110:250.0Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:540.35:000.311:150.111:170.0Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:510.36:220.212:350.1Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:540.47:570.212:180.12:000.1Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:580.49:220.31:280.13:140.0Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:580.410:290.32:390.14:130.0Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:540.411:220.33:440.15:040.0Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:430.44:410.15:480.0New Moon15Mon
16Tue12:060.311:29 AM0.45:310.16:27-0.1New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:450.312:100.46:150.17:03-0.1New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:220.312:490.46:550.17:370.0New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:560.31:260.47:340.18:090.0Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:290.32:020.38:130.18:410.0Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:010.32:390.38:530.19:130.0Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:340.33:190.39:350.19:460.0Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:100.34:030.310:240.110:220.1First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:500.34:580.211:210.111:050.112:011:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:380.36:160.212:340.111:441:30First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:360.37:570.21:590.111:321:43First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:380.39:230.21:060.13:090.111:211:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:370.310:210.22:180.14:010.011:122:04Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:310.411:050.33:220.14:450.011:032:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:200.411:430.34:170.15:240.010:552:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:050.45:060.16:020.010:472:30Full 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 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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