Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 4:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 12:16 pm (0.2 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 - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:360.24:230.310:300.211:530.19:123:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:040.25:420.311:590.29:182:59First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:070.37:120.31:080.11:370.29:242:54First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:480.38:260.32:110.12:470.19:302:47Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:230.39:270.33:010.13:380.19:362:41Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:560.310:200.33:430.04:230.09:422:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:310.411:100.34:240.05:060.09:492:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:060.411:580.35:040.05:490.09:562:22Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:440.45:440.06:32-0.110:032:15Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:450.312:230.46:240.17:17-0.110:102:08Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:340.31:050.47:070.18:04-0.110:172:01Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:260.31:500.47:520.18:54-0.110:251:53Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:220.32:400.48:420.19:490.010:341:45Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:260.33:380.49:410.110:510.010:431:36Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:390.34:480.310:560.210:531:27Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:560.36:140.312:030.012:370.111:031:16Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:020.37:440.31:170.02:110.111:161:04Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:520.38:590.32:210.03:170.111:3212:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:320.39:590.33:130.14:070.0Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:070.410:490.33:560.14:500.0Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:370.411:320.34:330.15:260.0New Moon21Thu
22Fri11:060.45:070.15:590.0New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:100.311:35 AM0.45:390.16:310.0New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:470.312:040.46:100.17:020.0New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:220.312:340.46:420.17:340.0Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:580.31:050.47:150.18:090.0Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:360.31:390.47:490.18:460.0Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:170.32:160.38:270.29:270.0Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:030.32:580.39:120.210:120.0Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:560.33:510.310:100.211:040.0First Quarter30Sat
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 2:37 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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