Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 10:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:42 pm (0.4 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 - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:590.43:230.39:010.08:410.12:002:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:350.43:590.39:350.09:180.12:002:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:100.44:340.310:090.09:550.12:002:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:460.35:100.310:430.010:360.12:002:00Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:240.35:470.311:180.011:200.12:002:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:050.36:260.311:550.02:002:00First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:520.37:090.312:120.112:350.02:002:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:470.27:560.31:120.11:200.02:002:00First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:560.28:470.32:220.12:110.12:002:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:180.29:380.33:360.13:080.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:370.210:280.34:410.04:060.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:460.211:180.45:380.05:040.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:440.36:290.05:590.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:070.41:360.37:17-0.16:520.12:002:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:560.42:230.38:03-0.17:440.12:002:00Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:450.43:090.38:48-0.18:340.12:002:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu2:340.43:550.39:33-0.19:250.12:002:00Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:230.44:410.310:18-0.110:180.12:002:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:140.45:280.311:03-0.111:150.12:002:00Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:080.36:160.311:480.02:002:00Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:060.37:060.312:170.112:360.02:002:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:110.38:010.31:270.11:260.02:002:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:300.28:580.32:470.12:230.12:002:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:590.29:550.34:060.03:250.12:002:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:210.210:490.35:130.04:290.12:002:00Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:270.26:100.05:280.12:002:00Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:180.26:570.06:210.12:002:00Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:230.41:590.37:380.07:060.12:002:00New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:040.42:350.38:140.07:470.12:002:00New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:420.43:070.38:460.08:250.12:002:00New Moon30Wed
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 1:36 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 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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