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 : 10:18 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 48m at 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 - Dec 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:550.312:000.46:050.17:080.0Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:300.312:340.46:410.17:400.0Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:040.31:080.47:160.18:120.0Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:380.31:430.47:510.18:450.0Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:130.32:180.48:280.19:200.0Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:490.32:550.49:080.19:570.0Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:260.33:370.39:530.110:350.0Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:070.34:260.310:460.111:170.0Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:510.35:250.311:500.1Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:400.36:400.312:040.01:040.1Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:330.38:090.212:580.12:240.1Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:280.49:370.21:580.13:360.0Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:230.410:510.33:010.14:380.0Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:160.411:530.34:030.15:330.0Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:090.45:020.16:24-0.1New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:460.312:010.45:580.17:12-0.1New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:350.312:510.56:510.17:58-0.1New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:210.31:400.47:410.18:42-0.1Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:050.32:270.48:310.19:25-0.1Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:500.33:150.49:230.110:060.0Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:340.34:040.310:160.110:480.0Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:180.34:560.311:150.111:290.0First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:030.35:560.312:210.1First Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:510.37:120.212:120.11:410.1First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:420.38:500.21:010.13:020.1First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:350.310:200.21:580.14:080.1Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:260.311:250.23:020.15:010.0Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:130.34:030.25:450.0Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:120.210:58 AM0.44:560.26:230.0Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:490.311:39 AM0.45:430.16:560.0Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:220.312:180.46:240.17:260.0Full Moon31Tue
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 7:13 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 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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