Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 10:00 pm (0.4 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:580.33:290.39:410.110:150.0Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:470.34:310.310:480.111:020.0Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:390.35:440.312:070.1Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:340.37:140.21:330.1Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:290.38:480.212:520.12:470.0Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:220.410:060.21:550.13:480.0Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:120.411:050.32:570.14:390.0Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:590.411:500.33:540.15:230.0Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:410.44:440.16:010.0New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:280.311:21 AM0.45:270.16:350.0New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:010.311:58 AM0.46:060.17:070.0New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:310.312:330.46:420.17:370.0New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:010.31:080.47:170.18:070.0Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:300.31:420.47:540.18:360.0Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:590.32:170.38:320.19:060.0Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:300.32:560.39:150.19:370.0Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:020.33:390.310:030.110:110.0First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:380.34:330.210:590.110:480.1First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:200.35:450.212:070.1First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:110.37:250.21:260.1First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:100.39:060.212:370.12:420.0Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:130.410:210.21:500.13:480.0Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:140.411:150.33:020.14:430.0Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:130.411:590.34:080.15:32-0.112:021:12Full Moon24Sat
25Sun11:070.45:070.16:17-0.111:451:29Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:410.311:59 AM0.46:000.17:00-0.111:331:42Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:210.312:480.46:500.17:41-0.111:221:54Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:000.31:360.47:400.18:21-0.111:122:04Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:400.42:250.48:320.09:000.011:032:13Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:200.43:160.39:250.09:390.010:552:21Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:010.44:110.310:230.010:190.010:472:30Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:50 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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