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 4h 32m at 4:27 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:04 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 12:53 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:030.25:230.310:550.12:002:00First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:280.26:220.312:290.011:49 AM0.112:5812:04First Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:120.27:290.31:540.012:590.11:1911:43Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:440.28:380.43:120.02:190.11:3311:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:480.29:410.44:150.03:340.11:4511:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:340.310:360.45:070.04:360.11:5611:06Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:130.35:500.05:270.12:0510:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:460.36:270.06:090.12:1410:47Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:040.41:150.37:000.06:470.12:2210:39Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:410.41:430.37:290.07:240.12:2910:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:170.42:100.37:570.08:000.12:3710:23Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:520.32:360.38:230.08:360.12:4410:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:270.33:020.38:500.09:160.12:5010:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:050.33:310.39:170.19:590.12:5710:02Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:460.24:040.39:470.110:490.13:039:56Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:380.24:450.310:200.111:530.13:099:49Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:510.25:380.311:030.13:159:43Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:510.26:480.31:170.112:120.23:219:37Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:360.28:020.32:430.11:410.23:269:30Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:280.29:080.33:470.03:000.23:329:24Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:050.310:050.44:360.04:030.13:379:18Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:380.310:550.45:170.04:560.13:439:13New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:100.35:55-0.15:440.13:489:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:420.36:31-0.16:300.03:539:01New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:290.41:160.47:06-0.17:160.03:588:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:150.41:510.47:420.08:040.04:038:50Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:030.42:280.48:180.08:530.04:088:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:530.33:080.48:560.09:470.04:138:39Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:490.33:520.49:360.110:480.04:188:33First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:550.24:430.410:220.14:238:28First Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:270.25:490.312:040.011:21 AM0.14:288:23First Quarter31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (31% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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