Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 42m at 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:110.46:080.06:230.05:257:33Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:280.412:590.46:54-0.17:040.05:207:38Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:080.41:470.47:40-0.17:450.05:157:42Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:490.42:370.38:27-0.18:280.05:107:47Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:330.43:310.39:170.09:140.15:047:51Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:200.44:310.310:120.010:060.14:597:56Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:130.35:460.211:170.011:100.14:548:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:180.37:160.212:360.04:498:05Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:400.38:340.312:400.11:590.04:448:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:060.39:300.32:190.13:050.04:388:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:150.310:120.33:280.13:560.04:338:19Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:090.310:460.34:190.14:360.04:288:24Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:530.311:150.35:000.05:100.04:228:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:310.311:410.35:340.05:400.04:178:34New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:060.36:060.06:070.04:118:39New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:070.312:390.36:360.06:350.04:068:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:340.41:120.37:060.07:040.14:008:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:020.41:460.37:380.07:340.13:558:54Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:310.42:220.38:120.08:050.13:498:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:020.33:010.38:490.08:400.13:439:05Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:370.33:470.29:310.09:210.13:379:10Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:190.34:420.210:200.010:130.13:319:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:110.35:520.211:190.011:220.13:259:21First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:190.37:100.212:280.03:199:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:410.38:150.312:480.11:390.03:139:33First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:030.39:060.32:110.12:420.03:079:39Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:130.39:520.33:180.13:360.03:009:45Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:140.310:350.44:150.04:250.02:549:51Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:090.311:170.45:060.05:110.02:479:58Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:010.35:53-0.15:550.02:4010:04Full Moon30Mon
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 6:41 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 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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