Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 1:02 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:33 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 1:02 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:120.45:110.16:03-0.19:153:02Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:170.311:48 AM0.45:500.16:44-0.19:212:56Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:020.312:250.46:280.17:24-0.19:272:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:460.31:020.47:060.18:040.09:332:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:300.31:400.47:450.18:460.09:392:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:180.32:200.48:260.19:320.09:462:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:100.33:060.39:120.210:210.09:522:25Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:100.23:590.310:100.211:180.19:592:18Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:190.25:070.311:300.210:062:11Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:210.36:310.312:220.11:140.210:142:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:070.37:540.21:240.12:290.110:221:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:420.39:000.32:150.13:200.110:301:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:130.39:540.32:570.14:000.110:391:40Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:440.310:410.33:350.14:370.010:481:31Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:160.411:240.34:120.15:130.010:581:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:490.44:500.15:490.011:101:10New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:050.311:24 AM0.45:270.16:270.011:2412:56New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:460.312:010.46:050.17:06-0.111:4512:36New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:290.312:400.46:450.17:480.0Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:140.31:230.47:270.18:340.0Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:030.32:110.48:150.19:230.0Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:560.33:060.49:120.110:150.0First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:540.34:100.310:210.111:120.0First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:550.35:260.311:440.1First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:540.36:560.312:130.01:160.1First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:480.38:230.31:150.12:330.1Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:360.49:360.32:130.13:340.0Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:210.410:380.33:070.14:260.0Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:040.411:310.33:570.15:120.0Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:450.44:440.15:54-0.1Full 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 4:17 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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