Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 9:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:010.39:300.43:380.03:290.14:328:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:450.310:270.44:290.04:290.14:378:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:230.311:160.45:120.05:180.04:418:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:570.35:490.06:010.04:468:02New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:000.412:290.46:230.06:410.04:507:57New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:400.41:000.46:550.07:180.04:557:52Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:190.31:300.47:260.07:550.04:597:46Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:570.32:000.47:560.08:320.05:047:41Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:350.32:310.38:270.19:120.05:087:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:150.33:050.38:590.19:560.15:137:31First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:020.23:460.39:350.110:500.15:177:26First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:020.24:370.310:200.15:217:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:360.25:470.312:020.111:26 AM0.25:267:16First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:190.27:110.31:350.112:590.25:307:11Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:160.28:240.32:470.12:270.15:347:06Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:530.39:220.33:350.03:280.15:397:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:240.310:100.34:130.04:140.15:436:56Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:540.310:550.34:470.04:560.05:476:51Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:240.311:370.45:190.05:360.05:526:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:550.45:530.06:160.05:566:41Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:190.412:280.46:270.06:570.06:006:36Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:020.31:030.47:020.07:390.06:056:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:460.31:420.47:390.08:250.06:096:26Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:340.32:240.48:200.19:160.06:136:21Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:290.33:130.49:050.110:140.06:176:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:340.34:110.410:000.111:230.06:226:11Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:570.25:250.311:120.16:266:06Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:300.36:540.312:480.012:490.16:306:01Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:410.38:180.32:100.02:240.16:355:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:330.39:250.33:120.03:320.16:395:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 1:03 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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