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 1h 38m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:100.32:140.38:180.08:320.08:526:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:380.42:530.38:570.09:020.08:476:27Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:080.43:360.39:390.09:340.08:426:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:420.44:250.310:270.010:090.18:376:36Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:220.45:250.211:220.010:500.18:326:41First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:110.46:500.212:310.08:276:45First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:150.39:000.22:040.08:226:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:420.310:300.21:130.23:390.08:176:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:140.311:210.33:050.24:470.08:126:59Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:290.411:590.34:330.15:380.08:077:03Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:280.45:350.16:190.08:027:08Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:330.312:180.46:240.06:540.07:577:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:040.32:020.48:070.08:270.08:528:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:340.42:430.48:460.08:570.08:478:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:020.43:220.39:230.09:250.08:428:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:300.44:000.39:590.09:540.08:378:30Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:570.44:380.310:350.010:220.18:328:34Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:260.45:170.311:130.010:500.18:278:38Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:570.36:020.211:560.011:210.18:228:43Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:330.37:030.212:480.18:178:47Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:200.39:080.22:030.18:128:52Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:280.311:130.212:550.23:530.18:078:56Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:030.311:540.22:460.25:070.18:029:00Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:270.34:380.25:530.07:579:05Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:200.211:27 AM0.35:410.16:270.07:529:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:440.312:160.36:270.16:580.07:479:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:080.31:000.37:060.17:270.07:429:18New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:330.31:410.37:430.07:560.07:379:23New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:000.42:220.38:210.08:270.07:329:27New Moon29Tue
30Wed2:290.43:040.39:000.09:000.07:279:32New Moon30Wed
31Thu3:000.43:470.39:40-0.19:340.07:219:36Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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