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 4h 22m at 4:14 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:580.38:280.21:470.07:565:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:250.39:430.21:040.23:080.07:515:23Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:460.310:320.32:480.14:060.07:465:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:490.311:080.33:580.14:500.07:415:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:380.311:370.34:480.15:250.07:365:37Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:190.35:280.15:550.07:315:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:030.311:55 AM0.36:020.06:210.07:265:46Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:270.312:280.36:340.06:450.07:215:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:500.31:010.37:040.07:100.07:165:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:130.31:330.37:350.07:350.07:116:00Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:380.42:050.38:070.08:020.17:066:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:050.32:400.38:420.08:290.17:016:08Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:340.33:190.29:210.08:590.16:566:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:090.34:070.210:080.09:340.16:516:17Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:520.35:150.211:060.110:230.16:466:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:490.37:010.212:230.16:416:26Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:060.38:350.21:510.16:366:31Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:340.39:290.21:240.22:590.06:316:35Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:490.310:090.32:490.13:500.06:266:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:520.310:450.33:530.14:340.06:216:44Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:460.411:210.44:460.05:140.06:166:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:370.411:580.45:350.05:530.06:116:52New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:250.46:21-0.16:310.06:066:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:350.41:130.47:06-0.17:100.06:017:01Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:140.42:010.37:53-0.17:490.05:567:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:540.42:510.38:41-0.18:310.15:517:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:380.43:470.39:320.09:160.15:467:15Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:260.44:520.210:300.010:090.15:417:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:220.36:190.211:410.011:200.15:367:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:330.37:560.21:100.05:317:28First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:020.39:040.21:050.12:290.05:267:32Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12% 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 (12% 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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