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 5h 36m 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 - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:000.39:420.33:160.13:240.02:3110:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:020.310:170.34:100.04:060.02:2410:20Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:530.310:480.44:540.04:440.02:1610:28Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:380.311:180.45:330.05:180.12:0810:36New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:180.36:080.05:500.11:5910:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:560.36:410.06:210.11:5010:53New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:160.41:320.37:130.06:520.11:3911:03New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:460.42:090.37:470.07:240.11:2811:15Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:190.42:480.28:230.07:580.11:1411:29Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:530.33:310.29:020.08:350.112:5611:47Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:320.34:200.29:460.09:200.12:002:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:170.35:180.210:350.010:190.22:002:00First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:110.36:220.211:300.011:370.12:002:00First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:190.37:180.212:290.02:002:00First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:400.28:030.31:060.11:260.02:002:00First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:000.28:420.32:200.12:170.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:080.39:200.33:170.03:050.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:090.39:590.44:070.03:510.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:050.310:390.44:540.04:360.12:002:00Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:560.311:220.45:40-0.15:210.12:002:00Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:460.36:26-0.16:060.12:002:00Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:060.41:370.37:13-0.16:530.12:002:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:530.42:280.38:02-0.17:420.12:002:00Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:420.43:230.38:53-0.18:360.12:002:00Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:360.44:200.39:46-0.19:380.12:002:00Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:340.35:200.310:410.010:500.12:002:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:390.36:210.311:400.02:002:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:550.37:190.312:170.112:400.02:002:00Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:200.28:090.31:450.11:380.02:002:00Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:390.28:520.32:540.02:300.12:002:00Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:470.29:300.33:490.03:170.12:002:00Waning Crescent31Thu
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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