Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 7h 52m at 4:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Feb 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:060.32:420.38:540.19:160.011:323:45Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:300.33:160.39:300.19:420.011:253:52Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:560.33:530.310:090.110:090.011:183:59Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:250.34:360.310:530.110:390.111:124:06First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:590.35:290.211:470.111:120.111:054:12First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:420.36:470.212:540.110:594:19First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:390.38:510.22:210.110:534:25First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:540.310:400.21:130.23:490.010:474:31Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:130.411:370.22:500.24:580.010:414:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:240.44:150.25:500.010:364:42Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:180.311:25 AM0.45:240.16:35-0.110:304:48Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:550.312:200.46:210.17:15-0.110:244:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:310.31:090.47:120.07:53-0.110:194:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:060.41:570.48:000.08:30-0.110:135:05Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu2:420.42:430.48:470.09:050.010:085:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:170.43:300.39:340.09:400.010:025:15Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:540.44:190.310:230.010:160.09:575:21Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:320.45:120.311:160.010:520.19:525:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:130.46:190.212:180.09:465:31Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:010.38:100.21:410.19:415:36Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:060.310:180.212:270.23:220.19:365:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:320.311:240.21:590.24:370.09:315:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:520.33:530.25:300.09:255:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:030.210:51 AM0.35:020.26:090.09:205:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:320.311:37 AM0.35:490.16:400.09:156:00Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:560.312:150.36:260.17:060.09:106:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:170.312:500.36:590.17:300.09:056:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:380.31:220.37:300.17:530.09:006:15New Moon28Wed
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 8:12 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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