Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 3:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 12:00 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:190.410:530.33:080.14:320.010:392:39Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:180.411:370.34:130.15:20-0.110:322:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:110.45:110.16:03-0.110:252:53Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:180.312:020.46:020.06:44-0.110:183:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:580.412:500.46:510.07:24-0.110:123:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:380.41:370.47:400.08:03-0.110:053:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:180.42:240.48:280.08:430.09:593:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:590.43:140.39:190.09:220.09:533:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:410.44:070.310:130.010:040.19:473:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:270.45:090.211:150.110:510.19:413:37Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:200.36:370.212:350.19:363:43Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:240.38:270.22:060.19:303:49Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:400.39:460.21:110.13:190.19:243:54Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:490.310:360.22:410.14:140.09:194:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:440.311:130.33:480.14:560.09:134:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:300.311:430.34:370.15:300.09:084:11Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:090.35:160.15:590.09:024:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:090.311:44 AM0.45:510.16:250.08:574:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:340.312:180.46:240.16:500.08:524:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:590.312:500.36:560.07:160.08:464:31New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:250.31:230.37:290.07:440.08:414:36Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:520.31:570.38:040.08:120.08:364:41Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:210.32:340.38:420.08:430.08:314:46Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:530.33:150.39:240.09:170.18:254:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:300.34:060.210:140.09:580.18:204:56First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:160.35:130.211:150.110:510.18:155:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:150.36:500.212:320.18:105:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:310.38:290.212:060.11:590.08:055:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 6:34 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 6% 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 (6% 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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