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 3h 15m 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 - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:480.23:190.39:170.110:240.16:425:47First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:460.24:040.39:580.211:280.16:475:42First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:160.25:080.310:580.26:515:37First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:110.26:350.312:560.112:340.26:555:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:110.28:000.32:210.12:140.27:005:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:470.39:030.33:170.13:180.17:045:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:170.39:550.33:580.04:050.17:095:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:450.310:420.34:340.04:460.17:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:150.311:260.45:080.05:260.07:175:07Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:450.45:420.06:060.07:225:02Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:090.412:180.46:160.06:470.07:274:57Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:530.412:520.46:520.07:30-0.17:314:52Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:390.31:290.47:290.08:15-0.17:364:47Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:280.32:100.48:090.19:050.07:404:42Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:230.32:570.48:540.110:020.07:454:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:290.33:530.49:470.111:090.07:504:32Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:540.35:030.310:580.27:544:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:300.36:330.312:330.012:380.27:594:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:410.38:030.31:580.02:200.18:044:16Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:320.39:140.33:030.03:290.18:094:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:110.310:110.33:530.04:210.18:144:06Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:450.310:590.34:350.05:040.08:194:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:150.411:410.35:100.05:410.08:243:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:430.45:410.06:150.08:293:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:190.312:090.46:110.16:480.08:343:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:550.312:360.46:400.17:190.08:393:39New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:310.31:030.47:090.17:520.08:443:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:070.31:310.47:390.18:270.08:503:28Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:460.32:030.48:100.19:060.08:553:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:300.32:390.38:460.29:510.09:013:17Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:240.23:240.39:290.210:450.19:063:11First Quarter31Thu
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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