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 6h 20m 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:200.38:250.32:380.02:420.26:445:46Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:040.39:290.33:370.03:450.16:485:41Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:370.310:180.34:200.04:300.16:525:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:040.310:590.34:550.05:080.16:575:31Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:280.311:360.35:240.05:400.07:015:26Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:500.35:490.06:100.07:055:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:090.312:120.46:130.06:400.07:105:16Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:420.312:350.46:380.17:090.07:145:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:150.312:590.47:040.17:410.07:195:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:490.31:250.47:300.18:150.07:235:01Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:250.31:540.47:580.18:530.07:284:56Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:070.32:280.38:280.19:390.07:324:50Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:590.23:110.39:030.210:360.17:374:45Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:130.24:100.39:560.211:500.17:414:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:010.25:320.311:260.27:464:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:180.27:060.31:140.11:150.27:514:30Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:020.38:260.32:240.02:380.17:564:25Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:380.39:310.33:160.03:380.18:004:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:130.310:270.34:000.04:290.08:054:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:480.411:190.44:410.05:160.08:104:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:230.45:210.06:01-0.18:154:04New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:090.412:000.46:000.06:46-0.18:203:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:580.312:390.46:390.07:31-0.18:253:54Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:470.31:190.47:200.18:18-0.18:303:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:390.32:020.48:020.19:090.08:353:43Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:370.32:500.48:490.110:050.08:403:37First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:440.33:460.39:440.211:130.08:463:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:090.34:560.310:590.28:513:26First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:350.36:270.312:350.112:540.28:563:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:350.37:570.31:520.12:270.19:023:15Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:170.39:050.32:490.13:260.19:083:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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