Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 3:35 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:170.38:060.21:020.12:2610:18Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:460.28:520.21:170.22:100.12:1810:25Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:080.29:240.32:420.12:580.12:1010:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:110.39:520.33:340.13:370.02:0110:42Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:020.310:190.34:150.14:100.01:5210:51Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:480.310:470.34:520.04:430.01:4211:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:300.311:160.45:270.05:150.11:3111:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:110.36:020.05:490.11:1811:25New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:510.36:38-0.16:230.11:0111:41New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:200.41:340.37:16-0.16:590.112:2812:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:560.42:200.37:58-0.17:380.12:002:00Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:360.43:100.38:44-0.18:220.12:002:00Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:210.44:080.29:350.09:150.12:002:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:150.45:140.210:320.010:220.12:002:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:180.36:260.311:360.011:480.12:002:00First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:360.37:320.312:450.02:002:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:040.38:240.31:240.11:500.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:260.39:090.32:430.12:460.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:360.39:500.43:440.03:350.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:370.310:290.44:360.04:200.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:300.311:060.45:220.05:020.12:002:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:180.36:04-0.15:420.12:002:00Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:020.36:43-0.16:210.12:002:00Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:180.41:450.37:22-0.16:590.12:002:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:540.42:280.38:010.07:370.12:002:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:310.43:120.38:410.08:170.12:002:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:100.33:580.29:220.09:010.12:002:00Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:520.34:480.210:070.09:530.12:002:00Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:400.35:430.210:550.010:570.12:002:00Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:360.36:390.211:470.02:002:00Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:460.27:280.312:190.112:410.12:002:00Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:47 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 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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