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 : 3:35 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 11:04 am (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 - Nov 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:000.311:46 AM0.45:460.06:34-0.19:153:02New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:470.312:230.46:240.17:16-0.19:212:56New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:330.312:590.47:020.17:58-0.19:272:50Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:200.31:370.47:410.18:420.09:332:44Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:100.32:170.48:210.19:280.09:392:38Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:050.33:010.39:070.210:210.09:462:32First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:110.33:550.310:030.211:240.19:522:25First Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:320.25:030.311:220.29:592:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:440.36:320.312:390.11:170.210:062:12First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:310.37:570.31:480.12:360.110:142:04Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:050.39:020.32:380.13:270.110:211:57Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:340.39:540.33:180.14:070.110:301:49Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:010.310:380.33:520.14:420.010:381:40Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:280.411:190.34:250.15:150.010:481:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:570.411:580.34:570.15:470.010:581:21Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:270.45:300.16:210.011:101:10Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:370.311:59 AM0.46:040.16:570.011:2412:56Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:170.312:330.46:390.17:360.011:4412:36Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:590.31:110.47:160.18:190.0Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:460.31:530.47:570.19:060.0Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:390.32:420.48:460.29:580.0Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:390.33:410.39:490.210:570.0Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:460.34:540.311:080.2Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:520.36:210.312:010.012:430.1Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:480.37:500.31:070.02:100.1Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:350.39:070.32:070.03:160.0Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat9:190.410:120.33:010.14:100.0Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:000.411:080.33:500.14:580.0Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:400.411:580.34:360.15:42-0.1New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:190.45:190.16:24-0.1New Moon30Tue
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 1:19 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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