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 2h 23m 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:280.33:360.39:260.110:160.14:318:19First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:160.24:140.310:010.111:120.14:368:13First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:180.25:020.310:420.14:408:08First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:570.26:060.312:270.111:41 AM0.24:458:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:520.27:250.32:030.11:080.24:507:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:540.28:360.33:150.12:360.24:547:52Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:320.39:330.34:050.03:390.14:597:47Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:030.310:200.34:440.04:260.15:037:42Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:310.311:030.45:180.05:070.15:077:37Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:590.311:430.45:490.05:460.15:127:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:270.36:200.06:250.05:167:27Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:230.412:570.46:510.07:040.05:217:22Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:040.41:290.47:240.07:460.05:257:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:470.32:030.47:580.08:310.05:297:12Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:330.32:400.48:340.09:200.05:347:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:250.33:230.49:150.110:160.05:387:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:270.34:150.410:020.111:250.05:426:57Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:500.25:200.311:030.15:476:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:380.26:440.312:520.012:280.25:516:47Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:030.38:100.32:210.02:080.15:556:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:000.39:210.43:300.03:270.15:596:37Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:430.310:190.44:220.04:250.16:046:32Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:190.311:080.45:060.05:130.16:086:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:510.311:510.45:430.05:540.06:126:22New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:210.46:160.06:320.06:176:17New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:310.412:490.46:460.07:080.06:216:12New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:090.31:160.47:150.07:420.06:256:07Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:460.31:430.47:440.08:170.06:296:02Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:230.32:120.38:130.18:540.06:345:57Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:030.32:430.38:430.19:350.06:385:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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