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 5h 14m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:260.39:500.32:420.13:270.05:217:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:300.310:250.33:440.14:100.05:157:41Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:200.310:530.34:310.14:460.05:107:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:020.311:190.35:090.05:150.05:057:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:390.311:430.35:420.05:420.05:007:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:130.36:120.06:090.04:558:00Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:080.312:470.36:420.06:360.14:508:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:340.41:200.37:130.07:030.14:448:09Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:010.41:540.37:450.07:330.14:398:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:300.42:300.38:200.08:030.14:348:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:020.43:110.29:000.08:380.14:288:23Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:390.34:010.29:450.09:190.14:238:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:240.35:040.210:390.010:160.14:188:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:220.36:230.211:440.011:360.14:128:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:370.37:380.212:560.04:078:43Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:050.38:330.31:100.12:040.04:018:48Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:250.39:190.32:310.13:000.03:558:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:330.310:010.33:350.03:500.03:508:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:330.310:420.44:300.04:360.03:449:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:270.311:230.45:20-0.15:200.03:389:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:170.36:07-0.16:030.03:329:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:040.41:060.36:53-0.16:450.03:269:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:460.41:560.37:39-0.17:280.13:209:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:300.42:470.38:26-0.18:140.13:149:32Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:150.43:410.39:160.09:030.13:089:38Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:040.44:410.310:090.010:000.13:019:44First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:590.35:500.211:090.011:110.12:559:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:040.37:040.212:170.02:489:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:240.38:060.312:470.11:280.02:4110:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:490.28:520.32:150.12:260.12:3410:10Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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