Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 11:38 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:340.29:100.33:450.12:470.26:3510:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:470.210:320.35:050.04:350.26:3910:10Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:330.36:030.05:440.16:4410:05Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:060.36:460.06:320.16:489:59Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:220.31:320.37:190.07:100.16:539:54Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:010.31:550.37:470.07:440.16:579:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:370.32:170.38:120.08:150.07:029:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:100.32:390.38:350.08:460.07:069:39Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:420.33:010.38:590.09:170.07:119:34Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:150.33:250.39:230.09:500.07:159:28Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:480.33:500.49:490.110:250.07:199:23Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:240.34:190.410:160.111:050.07:249:18Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:050.34:530.310:450.111:520.07:289:13Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:550.25:360.311:190.17:329:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:070.26:340.312:530.112:060.27:379:03Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:020.27:550.32:130.11:270.27:418:58Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:420.29:270.33:460.03:150.27:458:53Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:340.310:450.34:590.04:450.17:508:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:140.35:520.05:510.17:548:43Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:490.36:370.06:460.07:588:38New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:440.41:240.47:170.07:340.08:028:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:350.41:590.47:550.08:200.08:078:28New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:240.42:340.48:310.09:05-0.18:118:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:110.43:100.49:080.09:50-0.18:158:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:580.33:480.49:450.010:360.08:208:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:480.34:270.410:230.111:240.08:248:08Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:420.35:100.411:030.18:288:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:470.26:000.312:200.011:50 AM0.18:327:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:210.27:070.31:300.112:530.28:377:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:080.28:380.33:060.12:400.28:417:49First Quarter30Sun
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 1:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 Waxing Gibbous (75% 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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