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 2h 42m 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:110.31:320.37:280.07:480.04:308:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:450.32:010.37:560.08:240.04:348:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:210.32:320.38:270.19:040.04:398:10Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:010.33:080.39:000.19:500.04:448:04Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:480.33:520.39:390.110:470.14:487:59Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:490.24:470.310:290.111:570.14:537:54Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:140.25:580.311:380.14:577:49Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:490.27:200.31:190.11:050.15:027:44Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:010.38:340.32:350.02:280.15:067:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:530.39:380.43:350.03:360.15:117:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:370.310:350.44:250.04:330.05:157:28New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:180.411:270.45:100.05:250.05:197:23New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:580.45:520.06:130.05:247:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:160.412:370.46:320.06:590.05:287:13New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:030.41:170.47:120.07:450.05:327:08Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:510.41:570.47:510.08:320.05:377:03Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:400.32:390.48:320.09:210.05:416:58Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:310.33:240.49:150.110:150.05:456:53First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:300.34:150.310:040.111:190.05:506:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:440.25:170.311:040.15:546:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:190.26:370.312:420.112:290.25:586:38First Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:380.27:590.32:070.12:080.16:026:33Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:310.39:040.33:090.13:160.16:076:28Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:090.39:540.33:550.04:040.16:116:23Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:390.310:360.34:320.04:430.16:156:18Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:060.311:140.35:030.05:170.06:206:13Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:320.311:480.35:310.05:490.06:246:08Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:590.35:580.06:200.06:286:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:220.312:260.46:260.06:520.06:325:58Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:560.312:540.46:550.07:250.06:375:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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