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 6h 10m 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:060.43:520.39:470.09:360.17:199:38Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:360.44:330.310:250.010:080.17:149:42Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:100.45:200.211:090.010:430.17:099:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:500.46:190.212:020.07:049:52First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:410.37:410.21:070.06:599:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:480.39:260.212:310.22:280.06:5410:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:160.310:390.22:070.23:520.06:4810:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:490.311:270.33:530.14:570.06:4310:10Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:050.35:130.15:490.06:3810:15Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:070.312:080.36:130.06:330.06:3210:20Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:430.31:030.37:040.07:130.06:2710:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:190.41:520.37:490.07:500.06:2210:29Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:530.42:390.38:32-0.18:270.06:1610:34Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:280.43:240.39:13-0.19:020.06:1110:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:030.44:080.39:54-0.19:380.16:0510:44Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:380.44:540.310:350.010:140.16:0010:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:150.45:430.211:200.010:530.15:5410:55Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:550.36:410.212:090.05:4811:00Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:420.38:000.21:090.05:4311:05Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:410.39:340.212:380.22:260.15:3711:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:020.310:350.22:110.23:460.15:3111:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun9:320.211:130.24:040.14:430.15:2511:22Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:440.311:420.35:100.15:240.15:1911:28Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:400.35:560.15:590.05:1311:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:080.312:270.36:340.06:300.05:0611:39Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:350.31:090.37:090.07:010.15:0011:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:020.31:490.37:430.07:320.14:5311:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:310.42:280.38:170.08:040.14:4711:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:010.43:080.38:53-0.18:380.14:4012:05New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:340.43:500.39:32-0.19:140.14:3212:12Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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