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 4h 32m 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 - Sep 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:400.31:510.37:480.08:170.04:298:21Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:140.32:190.38:150.18:550.04:348:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:510.32:500.38:430.19:380.04:398:10Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:350.23:280.39:150.110:300.14:438:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:310.24:170.39:540.111:390.14:487:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:570.25:230.310:530.24:537:54First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:520.26:480.31:070.112:240.24:577:49First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:070.28:100.32:300.02:000.15:017:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:540.39:180.43:300.03:150.15:067:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:330.310:160.44:180.04:150.15:107:34Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:090.311:090.45:000.05:070.05:157:29Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:450.411:580.45:390.05:560.05:197:23Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:210.46:170.06:420.05:247:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:460.412:580.46:550.07:28-0.15:287:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:340.41:370.47:330.08:15-0.15:327:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:230.32:170.48:110.09:040.05:377:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:150.33:010.48:530.19:590.05:416:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:150.33:510.49:380.111:030.05:456:53Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:310.24:510.310:350.15:496:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:170.26:110.312:280.111:57 AM0.25:546:43Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:440.27:420.32:000.11:510.25:586:38Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:370.38:540.33:070.03:090.16:026:33Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:150.39:480.33:550.04:010.16:076:28Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:440.310:320.34:320.04:420.16:116:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:080.311:100.35:030.05:160.16:156:18New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:310.311:450.35:290.05:470.06:196:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:540.35:540.06:170.06:246:08New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:180.312:180.46:190.06:480.06:286:03New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:510.312:430.46:460.17:190.06:325:58Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:250.31:100.47:130.17:530.06:375:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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