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 2h 43m 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 - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:480.312:550.47:020.17:560.0Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:180.31:310.47:390.18:270.0Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:490.32:070.48:170.18:580.0Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:190.32:440.48:570.19:300.0Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:510.33:250.39:400.110:040.0Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:260.34:110.310:290.110:410.0Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:050.35:050.311:250.111:220.0Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:490.36:130.212:310.1Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:430.47:440.212:110.11:500.1Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:460.49:270.21:120.13:140.0Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:540.410:510.22:260.14:270.0Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:000.411:520.33:420.15:270.0Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:010.44:530.16:18-0.1New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:410.311:56 AM0.45:540.17:03-0.1New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:230.312:470.46:480.17:44-0.1New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:030.31:330.47:370.18:23-0.1New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:410.32:180.48:240.18:59-0.1Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:170.43:010.49:090.19:340.0Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:530.33:430.39:540.110:080.0Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:280.34:270.310:420.110:410.0Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:040.35:150.311:330.111:160.1First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:440.36:140.212:330.1First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:300.37:440.21:540.11:072:07First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:270.39:490.212:440.13:240.112:482:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:340.311:080.21:550.24:330.112:352:39Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:390.311:540.23:190.25:230.012:242:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:340.34:290.26:020.012:143:01Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:270.311:21 AM0.45:240.16:350.012:053:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:550.312:030.46:080.17:050.011:573:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:220.312:410.46:480.17:330.011:493:27Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:490.31:190.47:250.18:020.011:413:35Full Moon31Fri
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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