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 5h 24m 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:000.31:390.47:420.18:300.06:415:49Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:390.32:130.48:130.19:130.06:455:44Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:250.32:540.38:490.110:050.06:505:39First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:240.23:460.39:350.211:100.16:545:34First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:460.24:560.310:450.26:585:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:200.26:250.312:290.112:210.27:035:24First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:250.37:520.31:470.01:560.17:075:19Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:120.39:040.32:490.03:080.17:125:14Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:520.310:050.33:390.04:050.07:165:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:300.410:590.44:230.04:550.07:205:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:080.411:490.45:050.05:42-0.17:254:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:470.45:450.06:27-0.17:304:54Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:380.412:250.46:250.07:12-0.17:344:48Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:260.31:050.47:050.17:57-0.17:394:43Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:140.31:460.47:460.18:440.07:434:38Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:060.32:300.48:290.19:350.07:484:33Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:030.33:200.49:170.110:320.07:534:28Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:120.34:180.310:170.211:420.17:574:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:380.25:330.311:410.28:024:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:540.37:030.31:040.11:330.28:074:13Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:460.38:220.32:120.12:470.18:124:07Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:220.39:210.33:020.13:380.18:174:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:520.310:090.33:410.14:180.18:223:57Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:180.310:510.34:130.14:530.08:273:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:440.311:280.34:430.15:250.08:323:46New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:110.45:130.15:560.08:373:41New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:040.311:39 AM0.45:430.16:270.08:423:35New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:400.312:080.46:130.17:010.08:483:30New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:160.312:390.46:450.17:360.08:533:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:540.31:130.47:190.18:150.08:593:19Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:360.31:510.47:550.18:590.09:043:13Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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