Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 9:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 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 - Oct 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:390.42:360.48:340.09:17-0.18:467:43Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:270.33:150.49:130.010:03-0.18:507:38Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:170.33:560.49:530.110:520.08:547:33Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:100.34:410.410:370.111:470.08:597:28Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:110.35:330.411:250.19:037:23First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:270.26:360.312:500.012:270.29:087:18First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:040.27:580.32:110.01:570.29:127:13First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:220.39:320.33:380.13:510.29:167:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:130.310:460.34:440.15:050.19:217:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:500.311:420.35:330.05:550.19:256:58Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:200.36:100.06:350.19:306:53Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:270.312:450.36:420.07:090.09:356:48Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:060.31:090.37:090.17:400.09:396:43Full Moon13Sat
14Sun1:420.31:330.47:360.18:100.09:446:38Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:160.31:590.48:030.18:400.09:486:33Full Moon15Mon
16Tue2:500.32:250.48:300.19:120.09:536:28Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:240.32:530.48:590.19:450.09:586:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:000.33:240.49:290.110:230.010:036:17Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:390.33:590.410:020.111:060.010:076:12Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:270.34:410.310:400.111:560.010:126:07Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:260.25:330.311:310.210:176:02Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:400.26:430.312:560.012:440.210:225:56Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:590.28:090.32:060.02:180.210:275:51Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:590.39:380.33:180.03:500.110:325:46Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:450.310:520.34:190.05:000.110:385:40Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:260.311:550.35:100.05:560.010:435:35Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:050.45:570.06:460.010:485:29Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:510.312:450.46:410.07:33-0.110:545:24New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:430.31:250.47:240.18:18-0.110:595:18New Moon29Mon
30Tue2:320.32:060.48:070.19:03-0.111:055:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:210.32:480.48:490.19:49-0.111:105:07Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:44 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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