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 3h 30m 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:260.48:370.22:100.010:412:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:420.410:000.21:110.13:270.010:332:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:550.410:550.32:430.24:260.010:272:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:560.411:350.33:570.15:120.010:202:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:470.44:530.15:500.010:133:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:090.311:30 AM0.45:380.16:230.010:073:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:390.312:080.46:170.16:520.010:013:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:050.312:430.46:520.17:190.09:553:24Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:310.31:170.37:250.17:440.09:493:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:560.31:500.37:590.08:100.09:433:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:210.32:240.38:340.08:360.09:373:41Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:480.32:590.39:110.19:040.19:313:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:180.33:400.29:530.19:330.19:263:53Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:520.34:290.210:440.110:070.19:203:58Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:350.35:430.211:490.110:520.19:154:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:320.37:480.21:180.19:094:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:480.39:280.212:080.22:460.19:044:14Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:060.310:180.21:440.23:470.08:584:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:130.310:540.33:060.14:320.08:534:25Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:100.411:270.34:090.15:120.08:484:30Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:010.45:020.15:49-0.18:424:35New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:000.311:48 AM0.45:500.06:25-0.18:374:40New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:340.412:340.46:360.07:01-0.18:324:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:090.41:210.47:210.07:370.08:274:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:460.42:080.48:080.08:140.08:224:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:250.42:570.38:570.08:530.08:165:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:060.43:520.39:500.09:360.18:115:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:530.44:590.210:510.010:240.18:065:09First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:470.46:340.212:090.08:015:14First Quarter29Sat
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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