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 4h 00m 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 - Dec 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:040.35:490.312:040.1First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:040.37:110.312:250.01:290.1First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:040.38:420.31:270.12:550.1Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:010.410:040.32:320.14:040.0Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:530.411:110.33:340.15:010.0Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:400.44:300.15:490.0Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:060.311:24 AM0.45:210.16:320.0Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:520.312:050.46:070.17:110.0Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:330.312:440.46:490.17:470.0Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:100.31:210.47:280.18:210.0Full Moon10Fri
11Sat2:450.31:570.48:060.18:540.0Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:200.32:320.48:430.19:270.0Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:540.33:090.39:230.110:000.0Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:290.33:480.310:060.110:350.0Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:050.34:320.310:540.111:120.0Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:450.35:230.311:510.111:530.1Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:300.36:290.21:000.1Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:210.37:550.212:410.12:190.1Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:150.39:230.21:380.13:300.1Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:080.310:360.22:400.14:270.0Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:580.411:340.33:410.15:170.0Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:480.44:390.16:020.0Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:220.311:36 AM0.45:330.16:45-0.1New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:060.312:230.46:230.17:27-0.1New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:480.31:100.47:120.18:09-0.1New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:300.31:570.48:010.18:51-0.1Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:120.32:460.48:510.19:33-0.1Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:560.33:370.49:440.110:160.0Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:410.44:310.310:420.111:000.0First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:290.45:330.311:470.111:480.0First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:210.46:470.31:030.1First Quarter31Fri
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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