Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 2:25 pm (0.3 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 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:200.33:050.39:010.08:530.15:227:36Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:540.33:490.29:420.09:300.15:177:40Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:340.34:450.210:320.010:180.15:117:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:240.36:000.211:330.111:240.15:067:50First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:310.37:300.212:480.15:017:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:530.38:370.212:520.12:020.04:567:59Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:120.39:270.32:160.13:030.04:518:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:180.310:090.33:220.13:540.04:458:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:160.310:490.34:170.04:390.04:408:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:080.311:280.45:070.05:220.04:358:18Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:570.45:530.06:030.04:298:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:070.412:460.46:39-0.16:450.04:248:27Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:470.41:340.37:24-0.17:270.04:198:32Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:290.42:240.38:11-0.18:100.04:138:37Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:130.43:170.39:01-0.18:570.14:088:42Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:010.44:160.39:540.09:500.14:028:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:540.35:250.310:550.010:540.13:578:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:570.36:470.312:060.03:518:58Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:160.38:040.312:200.11:270.03:459:03Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:430.39:030.31:590.12:360.03:399:08Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:570.39:480.33:110.13:300.03:339:14Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:550.310:240.34:050.14:140.03:289:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:420.310:550.34:480.04:500.03:219:25Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:230.311:230.35:240.05:220.03:159:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:590.311:510.35:560.05:520.03:099:37New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:330.36:270.06:210.13:039:43New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:190.41:070.36:570.06:510.12:569:49New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:470.41:410.37:290.07:220.12:499:55Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:170.42:160.38:030.07:540.12:4310:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:490.32:550.38:390.08:300.12:3610:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5:13 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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