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 3h 03m 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 - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:500.49:200.212:140.12:410.010:382:39Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:070.410:320.21:410.23:540.010:312:47Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:200.411:210.33:070.24:510.010:242:54Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:220.44:200.15:38-0.110:173:00New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:010.311:17 AM0.45:190.16:20-0.110:113:07New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:380.312:050.46:090.16:57-0.110:053:13New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:130.312:500.46:550.17:32-0.19:593:20New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:460.31:320.47:390.08:040.09:533:26Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:180.42:140.38:210.08:350.09:473:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:500.42:550.39:040.09:050.09:413:38Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:210.33:370.39:480.09:350.19:353:44First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:530.34:250.210:370.110:060.19:293:49First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:300.35:310.211:370.110:410.19:243:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:160.37:420.21:050.19:184:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:210.39:550.22:460.19:134:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:420.310:450.21:060.23:530.19:074:11Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:550.311:150.22:490.24:400.09:024:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:510.311:400.33:580.25:150.08:564:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:370.44:460.15:450.08:514:27Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:030.311:17 AM0.45:260.16:120.08:464:32Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:260.311:55 AM0.46:020.16:380.08:404:37Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:500.312:320.46:390.17:050.08:354:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:160.31:090.47:160.07:340.08:304:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:430.41:490.37:550.08:040.08:254:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:120.42:310.38:370.08:350.08:204:57Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:450.43:190.39:230.09:100.18:155:01Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:230.44:150.210:170.09:490.18:095:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:090.45:330.211:240.010:390.18:045:11Third Quarter28Wed
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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