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 3h 26m 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 - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:290.39:340.22:040.13:380.1Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:060.310:280.32:520.14:190.0Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:430.411:120.33:360.14:560.0Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:190.411:520.34:180.15:320.0New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:560.44:580.16:060.0New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:300.311:33 AM0.45:370.16:420.0New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:060.312:100.46:160.17:180.0New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:440.312:490.46:560.17:550.0Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:230.31:300.47:380.18:350.0Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:040.32:150.48:260.19:160.0Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:470.33:050.39:200.110:000.0Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:330.34:040.310:230.110:470.0First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:220.35:160.311:370.111:390.1First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:160.36:430.21:000.1First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:120.48:160.212:380.12:180.0Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:080.49:370.31:410.13:240.0Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:010.410:430.32:450.14:210.0Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:540.411:370.33:450.15:120.0Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:440.44:410.15:59-0.1Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:240.311:31 AM0.45:330.16:42-0.1Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:070.312:160.46:200.17:22-0.1Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:480.312:590.47:050.18:000.0Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:270.31:410.47:500.18:370.0Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:040.32:220.48:340.19:120.0Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:410.33:040.39:210.19:460.0Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:170.33:490.310:130.110:210.0Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:550.34:420.211:130.110:590.1Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:370.35:520.212:260.1Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:250.37:280.21:490.1Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:170.39:050.212:370.12:580.1Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:100.310:140.21:410.23:520.0Waning 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 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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