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 6h 19m 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 - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:490.411:480.34:490.15:350.08:005:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:360.45:370.06:13-0.17:555:19Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:240.412:220.46:230.06:51-0.17:505:24Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:000.41:080.47:080.07:30-0.17:455:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:390.41:550.47:540.08:090.07:405:33Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:180.42:440.38:420.08:500.07:355:38Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:010.43:370.39:340.09:340.07:305:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:480.44:380.310:330.010:240.17:255:47Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:410.35:570.211:430.011:250.17:205:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:470.37:390.21:110.07:155:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:080.39:060.212:490.12:370.07:106:00Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:280.310:050.32:260.13:420.07:056:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:340.310:490.33:400.14:320.07:006:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:260.311:240.34:340.15:120.06:556:14Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:100.311:540.35:170.15:460.06:506:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:470.35:530.06:150.06:456:22New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:210.312:210.36:250.06:420.06:406:27New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:460.312:540.36:560.07:080.06:356:31New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:120.31:270.37:270.07:350.06:306:36Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:380.31:590.38:000.08:030.06:256:40Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:060.32:340.38:340.08:330.16:206:44Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:360.33:120.39:120.09:050.16:156:49Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:100.33:570.29:560.09:420.16:106:53First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:510.34:560.210:480.110:300.16:056:58First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:430.36:200.211:550.111:400.16:007:02First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:530.37:550.21:150.15:557:06First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:160.39:030.21:090.12:300.05:507:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:320.39:510.32:320.13:290.05:457:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:350.310:320.33:380.14:180.05:407:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:310.411:110.34:320.05:010.05:357:24Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:220.411:500.45:210.05:430.05:307:29Full Moon31Sat
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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