Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 4:42 pm (0.4 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:300.38:120.31:530.12:430.19:113:06Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:030.39:120.32:400.13:300.19:173:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:320.310:030.33:190.14:100.19:232:54Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:010.310:480.33:540.14:460.09:292:48Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:320.411:300.34:290.15:210.09:352:42New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:040.45:050.15:580.09:422:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:110.311:38 AM0.45:410.16:350.09:482:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:520.312:140.46:180.17:16-0.19:552:23New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:360.312:530.46:570.17:590.010:022:16Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:220.31:370.47:390.18:460.010:092:09Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:140.32:260.48:280.19:380.010:172:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:120.33:230.49:270.110:350.010:251:54First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:160.34:310.310:400.111:380.010:331:46First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:230.35:540.312:100.110:421:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:240.37:250.312:440.01:440.110:521:27Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:160.38:460.31:470.12:550.111:021:17Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:010.49:530.32:430.13:520.011:151:05Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:430.410:500.33:330.14:410.011:3112:49Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:230.411:400.34:190.15:240.012:0012:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:010.45:020.16:040.0Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:250.311:38 AM0.45:420.16:430.0Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:060.312:150.46:210.17:200.0Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:460.312:510.46:590.17:570.0Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:260.31:280.47:370.18:350.0Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:070.32:070.48:170.19:140.0Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:500.32:490.39:020.29:550.0Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:350.33:360.39:550.210:390.1Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:240.34:330.311:010.211:260.1Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:150.35:450.212:220.1Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:040.37:100.212:180.11:450.1Third Quarter30Fri
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 7:52 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 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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