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 3h 27m 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 - Dec 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:280.411:350.34:270.15:250.0Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:010.45:030.15:570.0Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:110.311:33 AM0.45:370.16:280.0Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:450.312:050.46:110.16:590.0Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:190.312:370.46:450.17:310.0Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:530.31:100.47:200.18:040.0Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:280.31:450.47:570.18:400.0Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:060.32:240.38:380.19:190.0Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:480.33:090.39:260.110:020.0Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:340.34:020.310:240.110:500.0Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:260.35:100.311:330.111:450.1Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:230.36:330.312:530.1Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:220.38:000.312:480.12:090.1Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:170.49:150.31:520.13:140.0Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:090.410:200.32:530.14:100.0Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:000.411:160.33:500.15:020.0New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:490.44:450.15:50-0.1New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:070.311:38 AM0.55:360.16:36-0.1New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:540.312:250.46:260.17:20-0.1New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:410.31:120.47:150.18:05-0.1Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:280.31:590.48:040.18:49-0.1Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:150.32:480.48:560.19:330.0Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:030.33:390.39:520.110:190.0First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:520.34:360.310:560.111:070.0First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:460.35:460.212:140.1First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:430.37:140.212:010.11:400.1First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:390.38:420.21:020.12:510.1Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:300.39:500.22:050.13:450.1Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:150.310:420.33:020.14:300.0Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:560.411:240.33:520.15:080.0Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:350.44:360.15:420.0Full Moon31Wed
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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