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 : 9:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 3:31 am (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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:460.411:410.34:440.15:330.09:133:04New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:170.45:190.16:070.09:192:58New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:180.311:47 AM0.45:510.16:390.09:252:52New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:540.312:170.46:230.17:110.09:312:46New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:280.312:480.46:550.17:440.09:372:40Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:040.31:200.47:280.18:190.09:432:34Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:410.31:550.48:040.18:560.09:502:27Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:230.32:340.38:430.19:380.09:572:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:090.33:190.39:310.210:250.010:042:14First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:030.34:150.310:320.211:180.110:112:07First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:030.35:270.311:490.210:191:59First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:010.36:520.312:180.11:130.110:271:52First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:510.38:120.31:190.12:240.110:351:43Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:360.39:190.32:150.13:200.010:441:34Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:190.410:170.33:070.14:100.010:541:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:020.411:100.33:560.14:570.011:061:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:460.411:590.34:430.15:43-0.111:191:01Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:300.45:300.16:29-0.111:3612:44Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:470.312:160.56:160.17:15-0.1Full Moon19Fri
20Sat1:360.31:030.47:040.18:02-0.1Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:260.31:520.47:540.18:50-0.1Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:180.32:450.48:490.19:410.0Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:130.33:430.39:510.110:340.0Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:120.34:490.311:040.111:320.0Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:140.36:090.312:330.1Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:150.37:380.312:350.11:590.1Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:090.38:570.31:390.13:050.1Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:550.310:010.32:360.13:570.0Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:350.410:520.33:260.14:410.0Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:120.411:350.34:100.15:190.0New Moon30Tue
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 6:44 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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