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 2h 15m 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 - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:570.311:000.22:300.14:330.011:313:46Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:020.311:510.33:550.15:270.011:243:53Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:570.35:000.16:090.011:174:00Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:290.311:42 AM0.45:490.16:440.011:114:07Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:000.312:210.46:300.17:140.011:054:13Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:270.312:560.47:050.17:400.010:584:20Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:530.31:290.47:370.18:060.010:524:26Full Moon7Mon
8Tue2:180.32:020.48:100.18:310.010:464:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:430.32:340.38:430.18:580.010:414:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:090.33:080.39:170.19:260.010:354:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:370.33:430.39:550.19:550.010:294:49Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:080.34:240.310:370.110:280.110:234:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:440.35:140.211:270.111:060.110:185:00Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:280.36:220.212:300.110:125:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:260.38:020.21:490.110:075:11Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:400.39:430.21:090.13:150.010:025:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:580.310:490.22:380.14:240.09:565:21Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:080.411:380.33:590.15:190.09:515:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:090.45:060.16:050.09:465:32Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:200.312:030.46:020.16:48-0.19:405:37New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:590.412:540.46:530.07:28-0.19:355:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:370.41:420.47:410.08:06-0.19:305:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:160.42:290.48:280.08:450.09:255:52Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:550.43:160.49:150.09:240.09:205:56Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:350.44:050.310:040.010:030.09:146:01Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:170.44:570.310:560.010:450.19:096:06First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:020.46:000.211:550.011:330.19:046:11First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:550.37:280.21:100.18:596:15First Quarter28Mon
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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