Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 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
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Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:260.312:290.46:350.17:370.0New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:010.31:010.47:090.18:100.0New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:360.31:350.47:430.18:430.0Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:130.32:090.48:180.19:190.0Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:510.32:450.48:560.29:570.0Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:310.33:250.39:380.210:370.0Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:140.34:120.310:300.211:200.0First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:010.35:080.311:330.2First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:500.36:180.312:070.012:480.1First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:400.37:440.212:590.12:090.1First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:290.39:110.21:560.13:210.1Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:160.410:280.32:530.14:210.0Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:040.411:330.33:500.15:160.0Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:530.44:450.16:07-0.1Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:300.311:42 AM0.45:390.16:56-0.1Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:210.312:320.56:310.17:43-0.1Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:090.31:210.57:220.18:30-0.1Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:570.32:100.48:120.19:17-0.1Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:450.33:000.49:050.110:03-0.1Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:330.33:520.410:000.110:480.0Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:220.34:470.311:020.111:340.0Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:110.35:480.312:130.1Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:020.37:030.212:210.01:360.1Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:540.38:350.21:120.12:570.1Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:430.310:040.22:070.14:030.1Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:290.311:140.23:050.14:560.0Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:120.34:000.15:410.0Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:070.210:54 AM0.44:510.26:200.0Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:480.311:34 AM0.45:370.26:550.0New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:230.312:120.46:180.27:280.0New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:560.312:490.46:560.17:590.0New Moon31Thu
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 5:13 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 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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