Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 2:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 20m at 9:16 am (0.2 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 - Jan 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:350.36:000.212:210.1Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:280.37:380.21:410.1Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:270.49:120.212:570.12:550.0Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:280.410:270.32:060.13:590.0Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:270.411:240.33:150.14:550.0Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:250.44:190.15:46-0.1New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:120.311:19 AM0.45:180.16:32-0.1New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:560.312:100.46:120.17:15-0.1New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:380.312:580.47:020.17:56-0.1Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:190.31:450.47:520.18:35-0.1Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:580.32:320.48:420.19:130.0Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:370.33:190.39:330.19:490.0Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:160.34:090.310:290.110:250.0First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:550.35:080.211:320.111:030.1First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:390.36:300.212:500.1First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:290.38:250.22:130.1First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:270.310:000.212:470.23:220.1Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:260.310:570.22:010.24:170.0Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:210.311:360.23:130.25:010.0Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:100.44:120.25:380.0Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:070.310:53 AM0.44:590.26:100.0Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:350.311:32 AM0.45:390.16:400.0Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:020.312:090.46:170.17:080.012:2312:50Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:290.312:450.46:530.17:360.011:571:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:550.31:200.47:310.18:050.011:411:33Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:230.31:580.38:110.18:350.011:291:46Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:520.32:400.38:540.19:070.011:191:57Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:240.33:260.39:420.19:410.011:102:06Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:010.34:230.210:390.110:190.111:012:15Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:450.45:380.211:470.111:070.110:532:24Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:410.47:280.21:120.010:452:32Third Quarter31Wed
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 11:42 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 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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