Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 56m at 5:48 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:27 pm (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:380.42:340.48:340.09:15-0.18:487:41Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:240.33:120.49:110.010:01-0.18:527:36Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:130.33:530.49:510.110:500.08:567:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:070.34:400.410:350.111:460.09:017:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:090.35:350.411:260.19:057:21First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:270.26:430.312:520.012:320.19:097:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:010.38:100.32:120.02:050.29:147:11First Quarter7Wed
8Thu10:180.39:420.33:380.03:540.19:187:06Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:110.310:570.34:450.05:090.19:237:01Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:520.311:560.35:360.06:040.19:276:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:260.36:180.06:480.09:326:51Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:450.312:560.46:530.07:260.09:366:46Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:270.31:240.47:240.07:590.09:416:41Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:050.31:510.47:540.18:310.09:466:36Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:400.32:170.48:220.19:020.09:506:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:150.32:450.48:510.19:340.09:556:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:490.33:140.49:200.110:090.010:006:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:260.33:460.49:510.110:470.010:056:15Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:070.34:220.310:250.111:300.010:096:10Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:550.25:050.311:050.210:146:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:580.25:590.312:210.111:59 AM0.210:196:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:170.27:110.31:220.11:180.210:245:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:290.28:370.32:320.12:550.210:295:49Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:170.39:580.33:380.14:160.110:345:44Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:550.311:040.34:320.15:140.110:405:38Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:310.35:170.16:020.010:455:33Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:010.312:070.46:000.16:480.010:505:27Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:530.312:450.46:420.17:32-0.110:565:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:430.31:240.47:240.18:17-0.111:015:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:310.32:050.48:060.19:02-0.111:075:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:200.32:480.48:490.19:49-0.111:125:04Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:07 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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