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 : 11:03 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 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 - Oct 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:380.34:190.410:190.111:150.08:477:42Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:280.35:050.411:020.18:517:37First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:300.36:030.312:100.011:56 AM0.18:567:32First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:490.27:160.31:160.01:080.19:007:27First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:150.38:440.32:340.02:410.19:047:22First Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:230.310:090.33:520.04:120.19:097:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:150.311:190.34:550.05:220.19:137:12Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:590.35:470.06:180.09:187:07Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:180.312:390.46:320.07:060.09:227:02Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:100.41:170.47:140.07:510.09:276:57Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:580.41:540.47:530.08:33-0.19:316:52Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:430.32:300.48:310.09:13-0.19:366:47Full Moon12Tue
13Wed3:260.33:060.49:080.19:530.09:406:41Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:090.33:430.49:450.110:340.09:456:36Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:540.34:210.410:240.111:180.09:506:31Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:420.35:030.311:050.19:546:26Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:380.35:530.312:060.011:55 AM0.29:596:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:480.26:550.31:020.11:010.210:046:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:080.28:160.32:120.12:350.210:096:11Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:090.39:400.33:270.14:090.110:146:05Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:520.310:480.34:260.15:080.110:196:00Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:250.311:410.35:100.15:520.110:245:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:560.35:480.16:300.010:295:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:260.312:270.46:220.17:050.010:345:44New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:080.312:570.46:570.17:400.010:395:39New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:470.31:300.47:310.18:150.010:445:33New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:260.32:030.48:060.18:530.010:505:28New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:060.32:390.48:430.19:330.010:555:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:490.33:180.49:210.110:160.011:005:17Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:350.34:010.410:040.111:030.011:065:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:270.34:510.410:540.111:550.011:125:05Waxing 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 7:52 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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