Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 41m at 9:23 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:220.41:190.37:070.07:020.12:002:00Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:560.31:470.37:340.07:370.12:002:00Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:290.32:150.38:020.08:130.11:0811:54Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:040.32:440.38:310.08:510.11:2511:37Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:400.33:160.39:010.09:340.11:3811:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:200.33:520.39:350.110:230.11:5011:12Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:080.24:350.310:130.111:220.12:0011:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:100.25:280.311:000.12:0910:52Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:350.26:330.312:350.112:040.12:1710:44Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:110.27:440.31:550.11:210.12:2510:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:260.28:500.43:050.02:370.12:3210:28Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:220.39:500.44:030.03:440.12:3910:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:080.310:460.44:520.04:420.12:4610:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:490.311:370.45:37-0.15:350.02:5310:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:300.46:19-0.16:250.02:599:59New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:260.41:100.46:59-0.17:140.03:059:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:140.41:500.47:39-0.18:030.03:129:46Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:030.42:320.48:200.08:530.03:179:40Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:540.33:160.49:010.09:470.03:239:34Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:480.34:030.49:450.010:470.03:299:28First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:490.34:560.310:330.13:349:22First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:080.25:590.312:000.011:32 AM0.13:409:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:470.27:140.31:280.112:510.13:459:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:100.28:270.32:460.02:190.13:509:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:060.39:260.33:460.03:280.13:558:59Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:480.310:150.34:320.04:200.14:008:53Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:200.310:550.35:100.05:010.14:058:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:480.311:320.35:410.05:370.14:108:42Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:140.36:090.06:090.14:158:37Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:060.312:400.36:350.06:410.04:208:31Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:390.31:060.37:010.07:140.04:258:26Full Moon31Thu
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 12:29 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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