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 5h 55m at 10:18 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (0.3 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 - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:100.44:040.39:55-0.19:480.07:169:41Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:510.44:550.310:42-0.110:300.17:119:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:360.45:520.311:350.011:190.17:069:50Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:270.47:000.212:340.07:019:54Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:280.38:250.212:180.11:460.06:559:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:450.39:500.21:370.13:100.06:5010:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:160.310:540.33:200.14:250.06:4510:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:390.311:420.34:490.15:230.06:4010:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:440.35:520.16:090.06:3410:18Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:210.312:370.36:410.06:490.06:2910:23Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:550.31:230.37:230.07:230.06:2410:28New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:250.42:030.37:590.07:550.06:1810:33New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:540.42:400.38:330.08:250.16:1310:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:230.43:150.39:050.08:550.16:0710:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:510.43:500.39:380.09:250.16:0210:48Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:210.44:260.310:120.09:560.15:5610:53Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:530.35:040.310:480.010:300.15:5010:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:290.35:480.211:290.011:080.15:4511:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:090.36:420.212:160.05:3911:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:580.37:500.21:110.05:3311:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:010.39:040.21:040.12:160.15:2711:20First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:200.310:030.22:310.13:230.15:2111:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:430.310:470.33:570.14:210.05:1511:31Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:530.311:260.35:020.15:100.05:0911:37Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:530.35:550.05:550.05:0211:43Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:040.312:460.36:420.06:380.04:5611:49Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:430.41:360.37:27-0.17:210.04:4911:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:220.42:240.38:12-0.18:030.04:4212:02Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:040.43:120.38:57-0.18:460.14:3512:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:470.44:020.39:43-0.19:320.14:2812:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 1:16 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 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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