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 1h 33m at 4:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:310.311:150.34:380.15:050.05:217:36Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:170.311:470.35:220.05:400.05:167:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:570.36:000.06:120.05:117:46New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:150.312:340.36:340.06:410.05:067:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:430.41:090.37:070.07:100.05:007:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:100.41:440.37:390.07:390.04:557:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:380.32:190.38:120.08:090.14:508:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:070.32:560.38:480.08:400.14:458:09Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:390.33:380.29:270.09:150.14:398:13Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:160.34:280.210:120.09:580.14:348:18First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:010.35:360.211:080.110:560.14:298:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:590.37:060.212:170.14:238:28First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:160.38:210.212:170.21:340.14:188:33First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:390.39:110.31:470.12:390.04:138:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:490.39:510.32:590.13:310.04:078:43Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:480.310:280.33:540.14:150.04:018:48Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:400.311:040.44:420.04:560.03:568:53Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:280.311:410.45:260.05:360.03:508:58Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:150.36:10-0.16:160.03:449:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:190.41:030.36:54-0.16:570.03:399:09Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:580.41:510.37:39-0.17:390.03:339:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:400.42:420.38:27-0.18:230.13:279:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:250.43:380.39:18-0.19:130.13:219:26Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:150.44:410.310:140.010:100.13:159:31Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:130.35:560.311:180.011:230.13:089:37Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:220.37:180.312:340.03:029:43Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:470.38:270.312:590.11:520.02:559:50Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:120.39:200.32:290.12:550.02:499:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:210.310:020.33:340.13:460.02:4210:03Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:170.310:380.34:250.04:290.02:3510:09Waning Crescent30Wed
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 8:12 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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