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 7h 11m at 5:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 12:44 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:470.36:270.06:000.12:002:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:150.36:570.06:360.12:002:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:300.41:430.37:250.07:120.11:0911:53Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:040.42:100.37:540.07:480.11:2611:36Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:390.32:390.38:220.08:270.11:3911:22Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:160.33:090.38:520.09:100.11:5011:11Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:570.33:410.39:250.09:580.12:0011:01Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:430.34:190.310:000.010:550.12:0910:52Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:410.25:050.310:410.12:1810:43Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:580.26:030.312:040.111:34 AM0.12:2510:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:400.27:110.31:240.012:440.12:3310:27Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:150.28:220.42:440.02:040.12:4010:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:230.29:280.43:520.03:180.12:4710:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:140.310:280.44:490.04:240.12:5310:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:570.311:230.45:37-0.15:220.13:009:59New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:370.36:21-0.16:140.13:069:52New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:140.41:160.37:02-0.17:030.03:129:46New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:020.41:540.37:41-0.17:500.03:189:40Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:490.42:310.48:180.08:390.03:249:34Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:360.33:090.38:550.09:280.03:299:27Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:240.33:470.39:310.010:210.03:359:21First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:170.34:280.310:090.111:220.13:409:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:220.25:160.310:520.13:459:10First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:560.26:160.312:390.111:47 AM0.13:519:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:480.27:290.32:090.11:070.23:568:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:010.28:390.33:210.12:370.24:018:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:460.29:360.34:140.03:430.24:068:47Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:190.310:230.34:560.04:310.14:118:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:460.311:030.45:300.05:100.14:168:36Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:110.36:000.05:460.14:208:31Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:360.36:260.06:200.14:258:25Full Moon31Sun
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 8:58 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 20% 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 (20% 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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