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 2h 53m at 3:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:290.36:200.06:230.04:308:20New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:170.412:530.36:460.06:580.04:358:15New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:530.31:190.37:140.07:340.04:398:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:310.31:470.47:420.08:130.04:448:04Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:110.32:180.48:130.08:570.04:497:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:560.32:540.48:460.19:470.04:537:54Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:490.33:380.49:240.110:480.04:587:48First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:580.24:340.410:120.15:027:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:430.25:500.312:070.011:22 AM0.25:077:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:340.27:220.31:430.01:030.25:117:33Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:400.38:440.43:030.02:400.15:157:28Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:250.39:500.44:010.03:520.15:207:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:020.310:450.44:480.04:480.15:247:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:360.311:340.45:270.05:360.05:287:13Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:090.46:030.06:190.05:337:08Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:190.412:400.46:360.06:590.05:377:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:010.41:110.47:080.07:380.05:416:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:420.31:410.47:390.08:170.05:466:53Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:230.32:110.48:090.18:570.05:506:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:060.32:440.48:410.19:400.05:546:43Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:530.23:210.39:140.110:310.15:596:38Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:550.24:080.39:530.211:420.16:036:33Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:450.25:140.310:520.26:076:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:460.26:460.31:260.112:370.26:116:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:350.28:110.32:470.12:300.26:166:18Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:050.39:120.33:360.13:300.16:206:13Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:290.310:000.34:120.04:130.16:246:08Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:520.310:420.34:420.04:500.16:296:03Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:160.311:220.35:100.05:260.06:335:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:410.45:380.06:010.06:375:53New Moon30Sun
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 6:08 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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