Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 23m at 8:09 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 12:13 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Sep 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:240.37:050.06:550.16:3410:16New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:510.41:570.37:440.07:410.16:3810:11New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:370.42:270.38:180.08:220.06:4310:05New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:180.42:550.38:480.09:000.06:4810:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:560.43:220.39:170.09:360.06:529:55Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:340.33:480.39:440.010:110.06:579:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:100.34:150.310:110.010:480.07:019:45Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:480.34:430.310:390.111:270.07:069:39Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:290.35:150.311:070.17:109:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:180.25:540.312:130.111:39 AM0.17:149:29First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:300.26:460.31:110.112:200.27:199:24First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:550.28:030.32:370.11:320.27:239:19First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:270.29:340.34:210.13:230.27:279:14Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:050.25:250.14:520.27:329:09Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:320.36:080.05:490.17:369:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:580.36:420.06:350.17:408:59Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:290.31:240.37:140.07:160.17:458:54Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:120.41:510.37:450.07:560.07:498:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:550.42:200.48:160.08:360.07:538:44Full Moon19Sat
20Sun2:370.42:510.48:490.09:180.07:588:39Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:210.33:240.49:220.010:020.08:028:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:080.34:010.49:580.010:490.08:068:29Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:580.34:430.410:370.111:430.08:108:24Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:580.35:320.411:210.18:158:19Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:150.26:330.412:460.012:160.18:198:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:040.27:550.32:090.01:370.28:238:09Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:380.29:310.33:460.03:320.28:278:04Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:360.310:520.35:000.05:030.18:327:59Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:170.35:540.06:030.18:367:54Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:510.36:370.06:510.18:407:49Waning Crescent30Wed
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 11:17 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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