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 4h 23m 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 - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:020.32:310.38:310.19:330.06:435:47Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:470.23:090.39:020.110:240.16:475:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:500.23:580.39:410.211:340.16:515:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:440.25:080.310:500.26:565:32Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:330.26:420.31:070.112:410.27:005:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:150.28:050.32:260.12:200.27:045:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:450.39:080.33:160.03:220.17:095:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:120.310:010.33:550.04:090.17:135:12Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:400.310:490.34:310.04:520.07:185:07New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:100.411:360.45:060.05:340.07:225:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:420.45:410.06:160.07:274:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:210.412:160.46:170.06:58-0.17:314:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:080.312:530.46:530.07:43-0.17:364:47Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:560.31:330.47:320.18:31-0.17:404:42Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:490.32:170.48:140.19:240.07:454:36Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:490.33:080.49:020.110:260.07:504:31First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:040.34:110.410:030.211:430.07:544:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:380.25:320.311:280.27:594:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:030.37:090.31:120.01:250.28:044:16First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:590.38:320.32:250.02:510.18:094:11Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:410.39:360.33:190.03:490.18:144:05Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:150.310:270.34:020.04:340.08:194:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:440.311:110.34:380.05:120.08:243:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:100.411:500.35:090.05:460.08:293:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:360.45:380.16:180.08:343:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:260.312:010.46:060.16:480.08:393:39Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:000.312:270.46:340.17:190.08:443:33Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:350.312:550.47:020.17:520.08:503:28Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:110.31:250.47:320.18:280.08:553:22Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:500.31:580.48:040.19:090.09:013:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:370.22:370.38:390.29:570.09:063:11Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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