Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 2:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 12:53 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:490.42:450.38:280.08:390.12:002:00Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:300.33:170.39:000.09:230.112:5012:12Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:120.33:490.39:300.010:100.11:1511:47Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:560.34:220.310:010.111:030.11:3011:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:490.25:010.310:350.11:4311:19Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:010.25:510.312:080.111:16 AM0.11:5311:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:570.26:530.31:330.112:160.22:0310:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:440.28:020.32:560.11:370.22:1210:49Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:390.29:050.33:570.02:560.22:2010:41Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:160.29:580.34:430.03:580.12:2710:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:450.310:440.45:210.04:470.12:3510:25New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:130.35:540.05:300.12:4210:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:410.36:250.06:110.12:4910:11New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:060.41:090.36:55-0.16:510.12:5510:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:460.41:380.37:260.07:330.03:019:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:270.42:090.37:580.08:160.03:089:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:110.32:420.48:310.09:040.03:149:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:580.33:200.49:060.09:570.03:199:38Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:520.34:020.49:450.110:580.03:259:32First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:580.24:540.410:300.13:319:26First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:310.26:000.312:150.011:29 AM0.13:369:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:270.27:210.31:470.012:530.23:429:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:500.28:410.43:100.02:280.23:479:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:430.39:480.44:130.03:460.13:529:02Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:240.310:440.45:030.04:460.13:578:57Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:590.311:310.45:440.05:350.14:028:51Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:310.36:200.06:170.04:078:46Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:140.41:000.36:520.06:560.04:128:40Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:530.41:280.37:210.07:330.04:178:35Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:300.31:550.37:490.08:100.04:228:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:070.32:220.38:160.08:470.04:278:24Waning 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 5:26 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 31% 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 Waning Crescent (31% 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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