Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 8:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:580.310:210.44:410.04:170.12:002:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:380.311:080.45:220.05:070.11:0312:00New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:150.36:01-0.15:550.11:2211:40New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:530.36:40-0.16:410.01:3611:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:400.41:310.37:18-0.17:280.01:4711:14Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:260.42:110.47:57-0.18:170.01:5711:04Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:140.42:530.48:380.09:090.02:0610:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:050.33:380.49:210.010:050.02:1510:46First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:020.34:280.410:070.011:100.02:2310:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:080.35:250.310:590.12:3110:30First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:330.26:330.312:280.012:030.12:3810:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:090.27:460.31:550.01:220.12:4510:15Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:280.28:540.33:090.02:420.12:5110:08Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:260.39:520.44:080.03:490.12:5810:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:110.310:410.44:550.04:430.13:049:54Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:480.311:230.45:350.05:270.13:109:48Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:200.36:100.06:050.13:169:42Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:010.412:490.36:400.06:410.13:229:35Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:370.41:170.37:090.07:140.03:279:29Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:110.31:450.37:360.07:490.03:339:23Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:440.32:130.38:050.08:240.03:389:17Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:190.32:430.38:340.09:020.13:449:12Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:560.33:160.39:050.19:450.13:499:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:380.33:540.39:400.110:350.13:549:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:280.24:400.310:210.111:370.13:598:54Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:380.25:390.311:150.14:048:49Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:140.26:510.312:550.112:280.14:098:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:410.28:030.32:150.11:500.14:148:38Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:390.29:060.33:180.03:010.14:198:32Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:240.310:020.44:080.04:000.14:248:27Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:040.310:530.44:520.04:520.14:288:22New Moon31Sat
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 11:01 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 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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