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 30m at 10:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:190.311:060.45:110.05:020.02:3210:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:080.35:56-0.15:450.02:2510:19New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:550.36:39-0.16:260.12:1710:27New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:250.41:410.37:21-0.17:060.12:0910:35Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:040.42:260.38:04-0.17:460.12:0010:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:440.43:130.38:460.08:280.11:5110:52Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:260.44:030.29:310.09:150.11:4111:02Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:110.34:580.210:190.010:100.11:2911:13First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:020.35:590.211:120.011:200.11:1611:27First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:030.37:020.212:110.112:5811:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:200.27:530.312:520.11:110.12:002:00First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:420.28:330.32:140.12:050.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:510.29:080.33:110.12:500.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:490.29:410.33:560.03:310.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:380.310:150.34:360.04:100.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:230.310:490.45:120.04:480.12:002:00Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:040.35:490.05:260.12:002:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:440.36:260.06:040.12:002:00Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:010.41:250.37:04-0.16:430.12:002:00Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:400.42:080.37:45-0.17:250.12:002:00Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:220.42:540.38:28-0.18:110.12:002:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:070.43:430.39:140.09:040.12:002:00Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:580.34:360.310:030.010:060.12:002:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:570.35:320.310:560.011:200.12:002:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:060.36:300.311:530.02:002:00Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:280.37:260.312:450.112:530.02:002:00Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:540.28:180.32:060.01:520.02:002:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:120.29:070.43:130.02:490.12:002:00Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:190.39:530.44:100.03:430.12:002:00Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:170.310:380.45:010.04:340.12:002:00New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:070.35:47-0.15:210.12:002:00New Moon31Fri
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 1:36 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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