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 2h 33m at 4:14 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Jan 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:180.411:580.34:040.15:370.0Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:140.45:070.16:26-0.1New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:470.312:070.46:050.17:12-0.1New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:310.312:580.46:580.17:55-0.1New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:140.31:470.47:490.18:37-0.1Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:560.42:350.48:400.19:18-0.1Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:390.43:240.49:310.09:590.0Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:210.44:140.310:250.110:400.0Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:050.45:090.311:230.111:220.0First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:510.36:120.212:290.1First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:430.37:370.212:070.11:510.1First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:420.39:230.21:010.13:160.1First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:440.310:480.22:100.14:240.1Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:440.311:440.23:260.25:180.0Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:360.34:320.26:010.0Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:250.311:22 AM0.45:250.16:370.0Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:580.312:020.46:080.17:080.0Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:270.312:380.46:460.17:360.0Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:540.31:130.47:210.18:030.0Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:200.31:470.47:560.18:300.0Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:460.32:200.48:310.18:570.0Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:140.32:550.39:070.19:260.01:132:00Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:420.33:320.39:470.19:570.012:522:22Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:140.34:150.310:310.110:310.012:382:36Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:500.35:060.311:230.111:090.112:262:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:340.36:120.212:270.112:162:59Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:290.37:460.21:450.112:073:08Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:370.49:330.21:030.13:110.011:593:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:510.410:510.22:250.14:250.011:513:25Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:010.411:460.33:470.15:230.011:433:33Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:040.44:580.16:13-0.111:363:41Waning Crescent31Sun
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 20% 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 (20% 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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