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 6h 00m 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 - Feb 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:500.410:290.32:320.14:090.010:412:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:510.411:210.33:430.15:010.010:342:43Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:450.44:430.15:47-0.110:272:51New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:050.311:34 AM0.45:360.16:28-0.110:212:57New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:440.312:190.46:220.17:05-0.110:143:04New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:210.31:010.47:050.17:41-0.110:083:11Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:560.31:410.47:470.08:150.010:013:17Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:300.32:200.38:270.18:470.09:553:23Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:040.32:590.39:090.19:200.09:493:29Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:380.33:410.39:530.19:540.19:433:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:140.34:290.210:430.110:310.19:383:41First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:560.35:330.211:450.111:170.19:323:47First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:480.37:120.21:090.19:263:52First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:530.39:000.212:190.12:370.19:213:58Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:020.310:060.21:390.23:390.19:154:03Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:020.310:480.32:550.14:250.09:104:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:540.311:220.33:540.15:030.09:044:14Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:390.411:530.34:430.15:370.08:594:19Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:210.45:250.16:090.08:534:24Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:230.312:010.46:050.16:420.08:484:30Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:540.312:400.46:440.07:150.08:434:35Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:260.31:210.47:250.07:490.08:384:40Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:000.42:040.48:080.08:250.08:324:45Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:370.42:500.38:540.09:040.08:274:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:170.43:420.39:460.09:460.08:224:54Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:020.44:440.310:450.010:360.18:174:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:560.36:060.211:570.011:380.18:125:04Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:030.37:510.21:260.08:075:09Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:220.39:190.212:590.12:510.08:025:13Waning Crescent29Fri
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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