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 43m 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 - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:030.311:340.34:200.15:100.17:199:39Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:090.35:260.15:540.07:149:43Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:090.312:010.36:130.16:300.07:089:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:380.312:430.36:510.17:010.07:039:52Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:050.31:210.37:250.07:290.06:589:57Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:310.31:570.37:570.07:580.06:5310:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:580.32:320.38:280.08:270.06:4810:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:260.43:070.39:010.08:570.06:4210:11Full Moon8Fri
9Sat2:560.43:440.39:360.09:290.16:3710:16Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:280.44:230.310:140.010:040.16:3210:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:030.45:070.310:550.010:430.16:2610:25Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:440.45:590.311:430.011:300.16:2110:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:330.37:030.212:390.06:1510:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:340.38:200.212:310.11:450.06:1010:40Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:510.39:360.31:500.12:590.06:0410:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:190.310:370.33:220.14:090.05:5910:50Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:390.311:270.34:430.15:090.05:5310:55Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:470.35:480.06:010.05:4811:01Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:120.412:450.36:420.06:480.05:4211:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:540.41:370.37:300.07:310.05:3611:12New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:350.42:250.38:15-0.18:130.05:3011:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:140.43:110.38:58-0.18:530.05:2411:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:530.43:560.39:40-0.19:330.15:1811:28Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:330.44:410.310:23-0.110:140.15:1211:34Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:130.45:290.311:060.010:570.15:0511:40Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:550.36:200.311:520.011:450.14:5911:46Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:420.37:190.212:430.04:5211:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:360.38:280.212:440.11:410.04:4511:59First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:460.39:350.22:020.12:490.14:3812:06First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:090.210:270.33:380.13:540.14:3112:13First Quarter30Sat
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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