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 5h 20m 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 - Jan 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:120.38:050.212:390.12:100.1Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:120.49:250.31:460.13:180.0Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:080.410:310.32:510.14:170.0Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:020.411:260.33:520.15:09-0.1New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:530.44:490.15:56-0.1New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:150.311:41 AM0.45:410.16:40-0.1New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:000.312:270.46:300.17:23-0.1New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:430.31:120.47:170.18:03-0.1Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:260.31:560.48:030.18:430.0Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:070.32:400.48:510.19:220.0Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:480.33:260.39:410.110:010.0Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:310.34:160.310:360.110:420.1First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:160.35:150.211:410.111:270.1First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:070.36:360.21:040.1First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:020.38:130.212:220.12:240.1First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:580.39:340.21:260.13:260.1Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:500.310:310.22:310.14:140.0Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:360.311:130.33:290.14:550.0Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:190.411:490.34:190.15:300.0Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:590.45:020.16:020.0Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:220.311:37 AM0.45:420.16:340.0Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:530.312:150.46:210.17:060.0Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:250.312:520.46:590.17:390.0Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:580.31:300.47:390.18:140.012:061:08Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:320.32:120.48:220.18:500.011:481:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:090.32:570.39:090.19:290.011:351:40Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:490.33:490.310:030.110:120.011:241:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:350.34:520.311:050.111:020.111:142:02Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:300.36:140.212:210.111:052:11Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:330.37:540.212:020.11:470.010:572:20Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:430.49:230.21:150.13:050.010:492:28Waning Crescent31Thu
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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