Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 9:34 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:31 am (0.4 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 - May 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:240.211:440.35:400.15:330.14:2412:20Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:150.36:210.06:080.14:1612:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:130.312:580.36:570.06:400.14:0812:36Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:420.31:380.37:300.07:130.13:5912:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:110.42:160.38:030.07:450.13:5012:53New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:420.42:530.38:370.08:190.13:401:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon2:140.43:310.39:120.08:530.13:281:15New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:490.44:120.39:500.09:290.13:141:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:260.44:560.310:320.010:100.12:561:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:080.45:460.211:170.010:590.12:002:00Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:560.36:410.212:080.02:002:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:530.37:430.31:030.02:002:00First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:030.38:450.31:140.12:030.02:002:00First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:260.39:410.32:420.13:060.02:002:00First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:510.310:300.34:050.14:050.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:080.311:160.45:120.05:000.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:140.36:090.05:510.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:010.41:120.37:00-0.16:400.12:002:00Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:450.42:040.37:48-0.17:270.12:002:00Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:280.42:530.38:32-0.18:120.12:002:00Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:110.43:390.39:16-0.18:550.12:002:00Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:530.44:260.39:59-0.19:390.12:002:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:360.45:120.310:430.010:250.12:002:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:200.45:590.311:260.011:140.12:002:00Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:050.36:470.312:110.02:002:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:550.37:380.212:100.112:560.02:002:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:530.38:290.31:170.11:450.02:002:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:030.29:170.32:380.12:360.12:002:00Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:250.210:000.33:570.13:280.12:002:00Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:410.210:390.34:570.14:180.12:002:00Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:450.211:170.35:450.05:040.12:002:00Waning 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 12:32 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 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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