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 : 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 28m at 11:38 am (0.2 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 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:550.35:360.311:570.1Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:560.37:020.312:160.11:200.1Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:520.38:240.31:200.12:330.1Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:440.49:340.32:220.13:330.0Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:330.410:350.33:190.14:270.0Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:200.411:290.34:120.15:16-0.1New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:070.45:030.16:03-0.1New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:200.311:53 AM0.55:520.16:49-0.1New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:080.312:390.46:400.17:34-0.1Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:560.31:250.47:280.18:19-0.1Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:440.32:120.48:170.19:050.0Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:340.33:010.49:100.19:510.0Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:250.33:540.310:080.110:400.0First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:190.34:550.311:180.111:330.1First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:170.36:100.212:440.1First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:150.37:390.212:320.12:060.1First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:070.38:570.21:340.13:090.1Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:520.39:590.22:310.13:580.1Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:320.310:480.33:210.14:390.0Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:090.411:280.34:050.15:150.0Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:450.44:460.15:480.0Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:040.311:20 AM0.45:240.16:190.0Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:380.311:54 AM0.46:000.16:510.0Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:120.312:290.46:360.17:230.0Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:460.31:040.47:130.17:570.0Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:200.31:410.47:520.18:330.0Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:570.32:220.48:350.19:110.0Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:370.33:080.39:240.19:530.0Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:210.34:020.310:210.110:390.0Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:110.35:090.311:300.111:330.1Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:080.36:330.312:490.1Third Quarter31Mon
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 1:34 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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