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 : 10:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 40m at 4:14 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 - Dec 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:040.33:220.39:350.110:200.0First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:550.34:260.310:430.111:120.0First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:500.35:430.312:030.1First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:470.37:140.312:090.11:290.1First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:420.48:410.31:110.12:420.0Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:340.49:540.32:120.13:430.0Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:240.410:550.33:110.14:360.0Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:120.411:470.34:060.15:25-0.1Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:590.44:580.16:09-0.1Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:330.311:43 AM0.45:460.16:51-0.1Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:160.312:260.46:310.17:31-0.1Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:580.31:080.47:150.18:100.0Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:380.31:490.47:580.18:470.0Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:170.32:300.38:430.19:240.0Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:560.33:140.39:320.110:010.0Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:360.34:020.310:270.110:390.1Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:180.35:000.211:330.111:210.1Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:040.36:160.212:530.1Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:530.37:490.212:100.12:110.1Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:420.39:130.21:070.13:110.1Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:300.310:170.22:060.14:000.0Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:160.411:060.33:030.14:430.0Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:010.411:460.33:560.15:220.0Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:440.44:440.15:590.0New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:240.311:27 AM0.45:290.16:360.0New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:000.312:090.46:130.17:13-0.1New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:370.312:510.46:570.17:51-0.1Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:150.31:360.47:440.18:29-0.1Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:540.32:230.48:330.19:090.0Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:340.33:140.39:280.19:500.0Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:180.34:120.310:300.110:330.0First Quarter31Tue
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 7:22 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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