Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 12:14 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 1:12 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 3:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:230.27:220.31:340.11:370.26:445:45Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:180.38:390.32:450.12:580.16:485:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:570.39:370.33:360.03:510.16:525:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:270.310:230.34:150.04:330.16:575:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:520.311:020.34:470.05:080.07:015:25Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:150.311:380.35:140.05:390.07:065:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:390.45:400.06:090.07:105:15New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:120.312:030.46:050.16:390.07:145:10New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:450.312:280.46:320.17:100.07:195:05New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:190.312:550.47:000.17:430.07:235:00Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:540.31:240.47:290.18:200.07:284:55Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:320.31:570.48:000.19:010.07:324:50Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:180.32:370.38:350.19:510.07:374:45Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:150.23:270.39:210.210:510.07:424:40First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:300.24:330.310:280.27:464:35First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:570.25:590.312:040.112:010.27:514:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:030.37:290.31:200.01:380.17:564:25Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:490.38:450.32:230.02:520.18:004:20Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:300.39:480.33:140.03:500.08:054:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:090.410:450.34:000.04:410.08:104:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:480.411:360.34:440.05:28-0.18:154:04Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:270.45:260.06:13-0.18:203:59Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:260.312:060.46:070.16:58-0.18:253:53Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:140.312:470.46:480.17:44-0.18:303:48Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:030.31:300.47:300.18:310.08:353:43Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:550.32:150.48:150.19:210.08:413:37Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:520.33:040.49:040.110:160.08:463:32Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:570.34:020.310:040.211:210.08:513:26Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:140.35:130.311:250.28:573:21Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:280.36:400.312:350.11:140.29:023:15Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:220.38:040.31:440.12:330.19:083:09Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:26 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 53% 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 (53% 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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