Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 11:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Sep 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:010.412:430.36:350.06:460.04:338:17New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:440.41:140.47:080.07:290.04:388:11Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:290.41:480.47:410.08:140.04:428:06Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:150.32:240.48:170.09:030.04:478:01Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:060.33:050.48:540.19:580.04:517:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:040.33:520.49:370.111:020.04:567:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:190.24:510.410:280.15:007:45First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:090.26:090.312:270.011:41 AM0.25:057:40First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:520.27:410.32:050.01:270.25:097:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:550.38:590.33:200.03:030.15:147:30Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:380.310:000.44:150.04:070.15:187:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:130.310:500.44:580.04:560.15:227:20Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:430.311:320.45:330.05:370.15:277:15Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:090.36:040.06:130.05:317:10Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:100.412:340.36:310.06:470.05:357:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:450.312:580.46:570.07:190.05:407:00Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:200.31:220.47:220.07:510.05:446:55Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:540.31:470.47:480.18:250.05:486:50Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:290.32:150.38:150.19:020.05:536:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:070.32:460.38:420.19:450.15:576:40Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:530.23:240.39:130.110:380.16:016:35Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:570.24:150.39:510.211:520.16:056:30Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:590.25:280.311:000.26:106:25Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:520.27:000.31:310.112:520.26:146:20Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:320.28:200.32:460.12:280.26:186:15Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:020.39:210.33:350.03:300.16:236:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:300.310:130.34:140.04:190.16:276:05Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:580.311:010.44:490.05:030.06:316:00New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:290.411:470.45:240.05:460.06:355:55New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:010.45:580.06:290.06:405:50New Moon30Fri
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 2:46 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 28% 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 Crescent (28% 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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