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 50m 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 - Mar 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:090.47:370.212:530.07:595:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:300.39:220.22:310.07:545:20Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:020.310:200.31:430.23:440.07:495:25Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:190.411:010.33:180.14:370.07:445:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:210.411:360.34:250.15:200.07:395:34Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:130.45:180.15:570.07:345:39New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:080.311:58 AM0.46:020.06:300.07:295:43New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:380.412:390.46:430.07:000.07:245:48New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:070.41:180.37:210.07:290.07:195:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:350.41:560.37:570.07:570.07:145:57Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:020.42:330.38:340.08:250.17:096:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:300.43:120.39:120.08:530.17:046:06Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:010.33:550.29:530.09:220.16:596:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:350.34:510.210:440.19:550.16:546:14First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:200.36:400.211:540.110:430.26:496:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:230.39:180.21:440.16:446:23First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:540.310:030.212:240.23:080.16:396:28Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:200.310:300.22:250.23:570.06:346:32Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:230.310:530.33:360.14:320.06:296:37Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:130.311:150.34:240.15:020.06:246:41Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:560.311:390.35:040.15:310.06:196:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:370.35:420.06:000.06:146:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:050.312:180.36:190.06:300.06:096:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:330.412:590.36:570.07:010.06:046:58Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:030.41:410.37:380.07:340.05:597:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:370.42:270.38:210.08:100.15:547:07Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:140.43:180.39:090.08:490.15:497:12Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:570.44:200.210:040.09:340.15:447:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:480.45:440.211:110.010:350.15:397:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:540.37:350.212:390.05:347:25Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:230.38:560.212:070.22:100.05:297:30Third Quarter31Sat
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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