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 47m 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 - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:210.44:100.25:510.0Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:210.311:10 AM0.45:070.26:320.0Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:010.311:58 AM0.45:580.17:12-0.1Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:380.312:430.46:460.17:51-0.1Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:150.31:280.47:330.18:29-0.1Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:520.32:140.48:200.19:08-0.1Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:300.33:010.49:090.19:47-0.1Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:090.33:510.410:020.110:260.0Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:510.34:460.311:000.111:080.0Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:350.45:490.312:060.1Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:250.47:110.21:230.1Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:220.48:570.212:450.12:510.0Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:260.410:350.21:500.14:080.0Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:320.411:440.23:070.15:120.0Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:330.44:230.26:030.0Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:340.311:27 AM0.45:270.16:470.0New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:130.312:130.46:190.17:240.0New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:470.312:540.47:020.17:570.0New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:180.31:320.47:400.18:270.0New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:460.32:070.48:170.18:550.0Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:130.32:410.38:530.19:210.0Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:390.33:150.39:300.19:480.0Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:060.33:510.310:090.110:150.01:042:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:340.34:310.310:520.110:430.112:462:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:060.35:180.211:410.111:140.112:342:41First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:440.36:220.212:420.112:232:52First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:320.38:060.22:020.112:133:02First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:340.310:150.212:470.23:300.112:043:12Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:450.311:250.22:110.24:400.011:563:20Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:530.43:370.25:310.011:483:28Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:060.210:52 AM0.44:470.26:150.011:403:36Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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