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 23m at 8:09 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:240.38:550.33:020.02:500.14:328:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:190.39:560.44:010.03:560.14:378:12Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:020.310:470.44:490.04:490.14:418:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:400.311:320.45:300.05:340.04:468:02Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:130.36:060.06:130.04:507:57Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:120.412:440.36:390.06:500.04:557:51Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:490.41:140.37:090.07:250.04:597:46Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:250.31:430.37:390.08:000.05:047:41Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:010.32:130.38:090.08:360.05:087:36Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:380.32:440.38:400.19:160.05:137:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:170.33:190.39:130.110:000.15:177:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:030.24:010.39:510.110:530.15:227:21Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:020.24:530.310:390.15:267:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:280.26:020.312:020.111:46 AM0.25:307:11Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:050.27:210.31:270.11:120.25:357:06Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:080.28:300.32:400.12:310.15:397:00Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:520.39:270.33:320.03:300.15:436:55Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:280.310:170.34:150.04:190.15:486:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:030.311:040.44:530.05:040.05:526:45New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:370.411:480.45:310.05:470.05:566:40New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:120.46:080.06:290.06:006:35New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:320.412:490.46:450.07:130.06:056:31Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:180.41:270.47:240.07:580.06:096:26Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:050.32:080.48:040.08:470.06:136:21Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:560.32:540.48:480.19:410.06:176:16Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:540.33:460.49:380.110:420.06:226:11First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:030.34:480.310:370.111:560.06:266:06First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:300.36:050.311:550.16:306:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:580.37:320.31:240.01:320.16:355:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:050.38:480.32:390.02:550.16:395:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 11:17 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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