Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 8:48 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 2:00 am (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 12:13 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Apr 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:260.39:090.31:320.12:410.15:207:37Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:420.39:550.32:560.13:360.05:157:42Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:410.310:300.33:530.14:180.05:107:46Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:280.310:590.34:370.14:530.05:057:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:070.311:250.35:130.05:230.05:007:55New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:430.311:520.35:450.05:510.04:558:00New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:170.36:160.06:180.04:498:05New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:180.312:500.36:460.06:470.04:448:09New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:460.41:240.37:180.07:160.14:398:14Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:140.41:590.37:520.07:470.14:348:19Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:450.42:370.38:280.08:210.14:288:24Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:200.33:200.39:090.09:000.14:238:28Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:000.34:120.29:570.09:470.14:178:33First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:490.35:170.210:530.010:490.14:128:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:510.36:360.212:000.04:068:43First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:100.37:510.312:110.11:140.04:018:48First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:360.38:490.31:400.12:220.03:558:54Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:510.39:380.32:560.13:200.03:508:59Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:560.310:230.43:570.04:110.03:449:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:530.311:050.44:500.04:580.03:389:10Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:450.311:470.45:39-0.15:430.03:329:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:340.36:25-0.16:250.03:269:21Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:280.41:220.37:10-0.17:080.03:209:26Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:090.42:100.37:55-0.17:500.03:149:32Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:510.42:590.38:41-0.18:350.13:089:38Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:350.43:510.39:280.09:220.13:019:44Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:220.34:490.310:190.010:170.12:559:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:140.35:560.211:170.011:270.12:489:57Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:180.37:100.212:250.02:4110:03Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:370.38:120.31:000.11:360.12:3410:10Third Quarter30Tue
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 5:24 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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