Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 4:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 12:36 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:25 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:260.33:230.39:030.09:200.12:002:00Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:110.34:000.39:390.010:110.112:4812:14First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:580.34:390.310:150.011:070.11:1411:48First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:520.25:210.310:540.11:3011:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:020.26:110.312:160.111:39 AM0.11:4211:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:390.27:090.31:380.112:380.11:5311:09First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:140.28:100.32:520.11:490.12:0210:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:180.29:060.33:500.02:570.12:1110:50Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:030.29:560.34:370.03:550.12:1910:41Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:380.310:410.45:160.04:430.12:2710:33Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:090.35:500.05:250.12:3510:25Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:380.36:220.06:040.12:4210:18Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:000.41:080.36:530.06:420.12:4810:11Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:380.41:380.37:240.07:220.12:5510:04Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:160.42:090.37:560.08:030.03:019:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:570.32:420.38:290.08:480.03:079:51Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:410.33:190.39:050.09:380.03:139:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:310.34:000.39:430.010:360.03:199:38Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:300.34:480.310:280.111:450.03:259:32Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:460.25:480.311:220.13:309:26Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:280.26:590.31:080.012:330.13:369:20Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:050.28:140.42:330.01:570.13:419:14Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:130.39:220.43:430.03:160.13:479:08Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:030.310:220.44:390.04:210.13:529:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:450.311:140.45:270.05:160.13:578:57New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:230.36:08-0.16:030.14:028:51New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:010.412:570.36:45-0.16:470.04:078:46New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:440.41:300.37:200.07:280.04:128:40Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:250.42:020.37:520.08:080.04:178:35Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:050.32:320.38:230.08:480.04:228:29Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat2:450.33:030.38:540.09:300.04:268:24Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:05 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 12% 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 Waning Crescent (12% 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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