Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 20m at 9:57 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:09 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 11:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:010.38:150.31:210.11:400.02:002:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:200.29:090.32:390.12:370.02:002:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:460.210:020.33:560.03:370.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:060.210:540.45:030.04:360.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:150.36:030.05:340.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:160.36:57-0.16:300.12:002:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:370.42:090.37:48-0.17:240.12:002:00Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:270.42:580.38:35-0.18:150.12:002:00Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:150.43:450.39:21-0.19:050.12:002:00Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:030.44:320.310:06-0.19:540.12:002:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:510.45:170.310:50-0.110:460.12:002:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:380.36:020.311:320.011:400.12:002:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:280.36:470.312:140.02:002:00Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:200.37:320.312:400.112:570.02:002:00Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:210.28:200.31:490.11:420.12:002:00Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:370.29:080.33:070.12:310.12:002:00Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:030.29:550.34:190.13:250.12:002:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:210.210:400.35:170.04:200.12:002:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:230.26:060.05:130.12:002:00Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:110.26:490.06:020.12:002:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:070.31:510.27:270.06:480.12:002:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:480.42:280.38:030.07:300.12:002:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:270.43:020.38:370.08:100.12:002:00New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:060.43:360.39:110.08:500.12:002:00New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:440.44:100.39:45-0.19:320.12:002:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:240.44:440.310:20-0.110:160.12:002:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:050.35:210.310:560.011:050.12:002:00Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:510.35:590.311:340.02:002:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:430.36:420.312:000.112:150.02:002:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:440.37:300.31:020.11:000.02:002:00First Quarter30Sun
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 1:03 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 12% 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 (12% 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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