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 1h 55m 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 - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:470.44:490.15:540.0New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:120.311:21 AM0.45:260.16:260.0New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:460.311:55 AM0.46:010.16:570.0New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:190.312:280.46:360.17:290.0New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:520.31:020.47:110.18:010.0Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:260.31:370.47:480.18:350.0Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:020.32:140.38:290.19:100.0Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:390.32:550.39:140.19:480.0Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:200.33:450.310:080.110:300.0First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:050.34:460.311:120.111:180.1First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:550.36:040.212:270.1First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:500.37:340.212:140.11:440.1Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:450.48:560.21:170.12:520.0Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:390.410:050.32:200.13:510.0Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:320.411:030.33:200.14:430.0Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:240.411:540.34:180.15:33-0.1Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:140.55:120.16:19-0.1Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:410.312:040.56:040.17:05-0.1Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:270.312:530.46:550.17:49-0.1Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:120.31:420.47:460.18:33-0.1Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:580.32:320.48:400.19:160.0Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:440.33:250.39:370.110:000.0Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:310.34:220.310:400.110:450.0Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:210.35:300.311:540.111:350.1Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:150.36:580.21:190.1Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:120.38:330.212:320.12:350.1Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:070.39:500.21:370.13:350.0Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:570.310:460.22:410.14:240.0Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:430.411:280.33:380.15:060.0Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:250.44:260.15:410.0New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:030.311:04 AM0.45:080.16:120.0New Moon31Fri
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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