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 00m 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 - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:000.31:550.38:010.08:160.08:556:19New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:220.32:270.38:330.08:410.08:506:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:460.33:010.39:070.09:070.08:456:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:120.43:380.39:440.09:340.18:406:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:420.44:210.310:260.010:040.18:356:38Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:170.45:150.211:170.010:390.18:306:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:020.36:340.212:230.08:256:47First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:040.38:450.21:510.08:206:51First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:280.310:200.212:560.23:250.08:156:56Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:000.311:090.32:460.24:340.08:107:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:150.45:150.16:260.09:058:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:470.312:180.46:200.17:090.09:008:09Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:220.31:120.47:140.07:47-0.18:558:14Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:570.42:010.48:020.08:240.08:508:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:300.42:470.48:470.08:590.08:458:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:040.43:330.39:30-0.19:330.08:408:27Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:380.44:180.310:140.010:070.08:358:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:130.45:040.310:580.010:420.18:308:36Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:500.45:550.211:450.011:180.18:258:40Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:290.36:570.212:390.08:208:45Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:160.38:400.21:520.18:158:49Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:200.310:440.212:550.23:360.18:108:53Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:520.311:440.22:360.24:570.18:058:58Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:230.34:400.25:500.08:009:02Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:200.211:26 AM0.35:440.16:280.07:559:07Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:460.312:140.36:280.16:580.07:509:11Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:080.312:540.37:040.17:240.07:459:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:300.31:310.37:370.07:490.07:409:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:520.32:050.38:080.08:140.07:359:24New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:150.32:400.38:390.08:400.07:309:29New Moon30Fri
31Sat2:400.43:150.39:120.09:070.07:259:33New Moon31Sat
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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