Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 6h 18m at 11:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:58 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:380.25:420.312:060.111:13 AM0.24:318:19Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:380.27:060.31:450.112:440.24:358:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:470.28:260.33:030.12:310.24:408:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:280.29:260.33:580.03:370.14:458:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:580.310:130.34:380.04:240.14:497:58Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:220.310:530.35:100.05:020.14:547:53Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:450.311:290.35:370.05:360.14:587:48New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:070.36:020.06:080.05:037:43New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:030.312:300.36:260.06:400.05:077:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:370.312:540.36:510.07:130.05:117:32New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:110.31:200.47:180.07:480.05:167:27Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:480.31:480.47:460.18:260.05:207:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:270.32:200.48:160.19:100.05:257:17Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:120.32:580.48:500.110:020.05:297:12First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:080.23:470.39:310.111:070.05:337:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:280.24:520.310:280.25:387:02First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:200.26:170.312:320.011:56 AM0.25:426:57First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:450.27:480.32:020.01:400.25:466:52Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:370.39:030.33:100.03:040.15:506:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:180.310:050.44:020.04:070.15:556:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:550.310:590.44:450.04:590.05:596:37Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:310.411:480.45:250.05:460.06:036:32Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:050.46:020.06:300.06:086:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:340.412:400.46:380.07:120.06:126:22Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:190.31:140.47:130.07:540.06:166:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:040.31:490.47:470.18:360.06:206:12Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:490.32:250.48:230.19:220.06:256:07Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:390.33:050.39:010.110:130.06:296:02Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:390.23:530.39:440.211:170.16:335:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:070.24:550.310:430.26:385:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 2:00 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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