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 1h 44m 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 - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:170.31:560.48:030.18:320.011:343:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:450.32:350.48:430.09:030.011:273:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:160.43:160.39:250.09:360.011:213:57Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:500.44:010.310:110.010:110.011:144:03Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:280.44:530.311:040.010:510.111:084:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:120.45:590.212:060.011:024:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:060.47:320.21:240.010:554:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:150.49:270.212:410.12:570.010:494:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:360.410:490.22:070.14:170.010:444:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:520.411:430.33:380.15:180.010:384:40Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:570.44:540.16:070.010:324:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:260.311:53 AM0.45:540.16:48-0.110:264:52New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:030.312:410.46:440.17:25-0.110:214:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:370.31:240.47:290.07:580.010:155:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:090.42:050.48:090.08:300.010:105:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:400.42:440.38:490.09:000.010:045:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:110.43:220.39:270.09:300.09:595:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:410.44:000.310:070.09:590.19:545:24Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:120.34:410.310:490.010:300.19:485:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:470.35:290.211:370.111:040.19:435:34First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:280.36:400.212:400.19:385:39First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:230.38:550.22:130.19:335:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:380.310:360.212:570.23:480.19:275:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:590.311:200.22:380.24:470.19:225:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:050.311:500.34:050.25:280.09:175:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:580.35:030.16:010.09:126:04Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:170.311:43 AM0.35:490.16:310.09:076:08Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:430.312:250.46:290.17:010.09:026:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:100.31:040.47:080.07:310.08:576:18Full Moon29Sat
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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