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 5h 19m 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 - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:450.32:140.48:190.19:120.09:103:07Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:350.33:030.49:070.110:030.09:163:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:330.34:020.310:080.111:020.09:222:55Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:400.35:150.311:240.19:282:49Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:510.36:420.312:090.012:540.19:342:43Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:540.38:070.31:200.02:170.19:402:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:460.39:190.32:230.03:220.09:472:31Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:330.410:190.33:190.04:160.09:532:24Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:170.411:130.34:090.15:050.010:002:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:590.44:560.15:49-0.110:082:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:010.311:40 AM0.45:400.16:32-0.110:152:03New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:470.312:200.46:210.17:12-0.110:231:55New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:310.312:590.47:020.17:530.010:311:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:140.31:380.47:430.18:330.010:401:39Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:590.32:180.48:260.19:150.010:491:30Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:450.33:020.39:120.19:590.011:001:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:350.33:510.310:060.110:470.111:121:08First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:310.34:500.311:130.211:420.111:2712:53First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:310.36:070.212:410.111:5012:31First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:280.37:330.212:430.12:050.1First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:140.38:450.21:430.13:040.1Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:550.39:430.32:350.13:490.1Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:320.310:310.33:210.14:280.0Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:080.411:140.34:030.15:040.0Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:440.411:540.34:430.15:400.0Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:200.45:220.16:160.0Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:330.311:58 AM0.46:010.16:530.0Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:120.312:370.46:410.17:32-0.1Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:540.31:180.47:240.18:140.0Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:370.32:030.48:100.18:580.0Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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