Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 4:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 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 - Jan 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:550.34:420.310:580.111:080.0First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:380.35:380.312:000.1First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:230.36:470.21:120.1First Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:130.38:240.212:330.12:360.1First Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:090.310:060.21:280.13:510.1Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:060.311:180.22:360.24:490.0Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:000.33:450.25:370.0Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:060.210:48 AM0.44:450.26:160.0Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:430.311:32 AM0.45:350.16:500.0Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:140.312:120.46:170.17:210.0Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:420.312:490.46:560.17:490.0Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:100.31:240.47:320.18:180.0Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:380.31:590.48:090.18:470.0Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:060.32:350.48:470.19:170.0Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:350.33:140.39:280.19:480.0Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:070.33:570.310:130.110:220.0Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:420.34:470.311:050.110:590.0Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:230.35:490.212:060.1Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:130.47:140.21:210.1Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:150.49:030.212:400.12:470.0Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:270.410:370.21:550.14:070.0Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:390.411:400.33:180.15:120.01:171:56Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:440.44:340.16:040.012:542:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:280.311:42 AM0.45:400.16:50-0.112:392:35New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:090.312:340.46:360.17:31-0.112:282:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:480.31:220.47:250.18:09-0.112:172:58New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:240.42:070.48:120.08:45-0.112:083:07Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:000.42:500.48:570.09:190.012:003:16Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:350.43:320.39:410.09:520.011:523:24Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:090.44:150.310:260.010:240.011:443:32Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:440.35:020.311:150.110:570.111:373:40First Quarter31Sun
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 2:43 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 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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