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 2h 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 - Nov 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:020.39:080.32:380.13:270.19:143:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:330.310:000.33:190.14:090.19:192:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:010.310:440.33:550.14:450.09:252:52Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:280.411:230.34:270.15:170.09:312:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:560.44:580.15:490.09:382:39New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:000.311:25 AM0.45:290.16:200.09:442:33New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:350.311:55 AM0.46:010.16:530.09:512:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:110.312:270.46:340.17:280.09:582:20Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:490.31:010.47:080.18:060.010:052:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:300.31:380.47:450.18:480.010:122:06Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:160.32:210.48:270.19:350.010:201:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:080.33:130.39:210.210:270.010:281:51First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:070.34:170.310:290.211:250.010:361:42First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:100.35:360.311:540.110:461:33First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:080.37:060.312:280.01:230.110:561:24First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:000.38:280.31:300.12:370.111:071:13Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:470.49:390.32:270.13:360.011:2112:59Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:310.410:400.33:200.14:290.011:3912:42Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:160.411:340.34:100.15:17-0.1Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:000.44:580.16:03-0.1Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:240.311:44 AM0.45:450.16:48-0.1Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:110.312:270.46:300.17:32-0.1Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:580.31:110.47:150.18:16-0.1Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:460.31:560.48:010.19:010.0Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:340.32:420.48:510.19:470.0Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:240.33:330.39:470.110:330.0Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:170.34:300.310:530.111:230.1Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:120.35:400.212:180.1Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:040.37:050.212:160.11:450.1Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:500.38:280.21:120.12:490.1Waning Crescent30Mon
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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