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 55m at 4:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:160.42:350.38:160.07:530.12:2810:16Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:500.43:220.28:590.08:310.12:2010:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:310.34:180.29:480.09:190.12:1210:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:210.35:280.210:450.010:250.22:0410:40First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:240.36:460.211:520.011:530.11:5510:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:440.37:490.31:020.01:4510:58First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:140.38:380.31:300.12:050.01:3411:09Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:340.39:200.32:470.12:590.01:2111:21Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:420.310:000.43:480.03:470.01:0611:37Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:420.310:400.44:400.04:330.012:4212:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:370.311:200.45:28-0.15:160.02:002:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:280.36:14-0.15:590.12:002:00Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:000.41:170.36:59-0.16:410.12:002:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:400.42:060.37:43-0.17:230.12:002:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:220.42:570.38:29-0.18:070.12:002:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:060.43:500.39:170.08:550.12:002:00Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:520.34:490.210:080.09:510.12:002:00Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:440.35:540.211:040.011:000.12:002:00Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:450.37:000.212:060.02:002:00Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:000.27:540.312:340.11:090.02:002:00Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:240.28:340.32:030.12:030.12:002:00Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:370.29:070.33:040.12:470.12:002:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:370.29:380.33:500.13:260.12:002:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:280.210:080.34:300.04:020.12:002:00Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:130.310:390.35:050.04:370.12:002:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:540.311:110.45:390.05:130.12:002:00New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:330.36:140.05:480.12:002:00New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:120.36:490.06:250.12:002:00New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:200.41:530.37:26-0.17:020.12:002:00Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:570.42:360.38:07-0.17:420.12:002:00Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:380.43:220.38:500.08:290.12:002:00Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 7:45 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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