Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 9:34 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 3:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 12:00 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:530.36:350.312:110.012:560.1Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:500.38:050.31:090.02:250.1Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:440.39:320.32:100.13:400.0Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:330.410:460.33:090.14:400.0Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:200.411:470.34:050.15:320.0Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:040.44:570.16:180.0New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:390.311:47 AM0.45:460.17:00-0.1New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:250.312:290.46:320.17:40-0.1New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:060.31:090.47:140.18:180.0New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:460.31:470.47:540.18:550.0Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:240.32:250.48:340.19:310.0Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:020.33:040.49:150.110:070.0Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:390.33:440.310:000.110:430.0Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:170.34:280.310:500.111:200.0First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:570.35:200.311:490.1First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:400.36:240.212:000.11:000.1First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:270.37:480.212:440.12:200.1First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:140.39:190.21:360.13:300.1Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:020.310:360.22:330.14:250.1Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:480.411:360.23:310.15:130.0Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:350.44:260.15:570.0Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:240.311:21 AM0.45:180.16:400.0Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:070.312:070.46:080.17:21-0.1Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:470.312:530.46:550.18:02-0.1Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:280.31:390.47:430.18:43-0.1Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:090.32:260.48:310.19:25-0.1Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:500.33:150.49:230.110:070.0Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:330.34:080.310:200.110:490.0Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:180.35:070.311:230.111:340.0Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:060.36:160.312:350.1Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:580.37:410.212:220.11:580.1Third Quarter31Sun
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 6:34 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 6% 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 Waxing Crescent (6% 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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