Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 10:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:260.39:380.32:570.13:520.110:193:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:040.310:360.33:460.14:410.110:253:52Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:410.411:280.34:310.15:250.010:313:46Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:180.45:130.16:070.010:373:40New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:170.311:56 AM0.45:550.16:50-0.110:443:33New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:030.312:370.46:370.17:33-0.110:503:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:490.31:190.47:200.18:17-0.110:573:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:370.32:030.48:050.19:04-0.111:043:13Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:270.32:510.48:520.19:54-0.111:113:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:210.33:440.49:460.110:470.011:192:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:190.34:430.410:480.111:440.011:272:51First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:230.35:540.312:040.111:362:43First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:300.37:180.312:480.01:370.111:452:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:320.38:470.31:550.13:040.111:552:24Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:240.310:030.32:590.14:100.112:062:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:090.411:060.33:540.15:030.012:192:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:490.411:570.34:410.15:470.012:371:43Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:260.45:240.16:260.0Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:410.312:000.46:030.17:020.0Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:200.312:340.46:390.17:350.0Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:560.31:070.47:140.18:070.0Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:310.31:400.47:480.18:400.0Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:060.32:140.48:230.19:140.0Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:420.32:500.49:000.19:500.0Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:200.33:280.39:410.110:280.0Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:010.34:120.310:290.111:090.0Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:450.35:040.311:270.111:540.1Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:340.36:090.312:370.1Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:260.37:310.212:450.11:570.1Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:180.38:560.21:420.13:090.1Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:22 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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