Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 4:09 pm (0.4 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:310.31:020.47:020.18:00-0.19:143:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:220.31:480.47:490.18:500.09:202:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:160.32:390.48:390.19:420.09:262:51Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:150.33:340.49:370.110:400.09:322:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:210.34:390.310:490.111:440.09:392:39Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:320.35:590.312:220.19:452:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:360.37:270.312:540.11:550.19:522:26Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:270.38:430.31:570.13:000.19:592:19Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:070.39:430.32:490.13:500.110:062:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:410.310:320.33:310.14:310.010:132:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:120.411:140.34:090.15:060.010:211:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:420.411:510.34:430.15:390.010:291:50New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:120.45:160.16:100.010:381:41New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:260.311:43 AM0.45:480.16:420.010:471:32New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:000.312:150.46:210.17:140.010:571:22New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:350.312:470.46:550.17:490.011:091:11Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:120.31:220.47:300.18:250.011:2312:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:520.32:000.48:090.19:050.011:4212:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:350.32:430.38:550.19:490.0Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:230.33:350.39:510.110:380.0First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:160.34:400.311:010.111:320.0First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:120.36:010.312:220.1First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:080.37:300.312:320.11:430.1Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:000.38:490.31:340.12:510.0Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:490.49:580.32:320.13:490.0Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:380.410:570.33:270.14:410.0Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:250.411:490.34:200.15:30-0.1Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:130.55:110.16:18-0.1Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:390.312:000.56:010.17:03-0.1Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:270.312:470.46:490.17:49-0.1Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 7:13 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 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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