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 5h 22m 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:450.35:150.211:280.111:020.110:402:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:340.36:450.212:490.110:332:45Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:320.38:410.22:170.110:262:52Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:390.310:090.21:050.23:300.010:192:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:450.311:040.22:310.24:270.010:133:05Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:430.311:420.33:440.25:120.010:063:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:310.44:390.25:490.010:003:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:130.311:13 AM0.45:220.16:200.09:543:24New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:400.311:49 AM0.45:580.16:480.09:483:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:040.312:230.46:310.17:140.09:423:36New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:290.312:560.47:040.17:390.09:373:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:530.31:280.37:380.18:040.09:313:48Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:170.32:020.38:130.18:300.09:253:53Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:430.32:370.38:510.18:580.09:203:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:110.33:180.39:330.19:280.19:144:04Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:440.34:070.210:220.110:010.19:094:10First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:230.35:130.211:230.110:430.19:034:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:150.36:570.212:410.18:584:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:230.39:000.22:120.08:524:25Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:440.310:130.21:190.23:300.08:474:30Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:590.411:000.32:490.24:290.08:424:36Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:040.411:390.34:020.15:17-0.18:374:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:010.45:020.16:00-0.18:314:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:160.311:52 AM0.45:540.16:39-0.18:264:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:520.412:400.46:430.07:16-0.18:214:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:270.41:270.47:290.07:52-0.18:165:00Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:030.42:130.48:160.08:270.08:115:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:390.43:010.39:030.09:030.08:065:10Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:160.43:510.39:530.09:390.18:015:14Third Quarter29Sun
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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