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 4h 29m 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 - Jan 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:030.411:020.22:460.24:360.0Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:500.411:410.33:430.25:160.0Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:350.44:340.15:520.0New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:160.311:18 AM0.45:210.16:270.0New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:500.312:000.46:040.17:02-0.1New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:230.312:410.46:470.17:37-0.1Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:580.31:240.47:320.18:13-0.1Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:330.32:090.48:190.18:500.0Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:110.32:570.39:100.19:280.0Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:520.43:520.310:070.110:100.0First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:360.44:570.311:120.110:560.1First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:280.46:230.212:310.1First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:290.48:110.21:580.0Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:370.49:440.21:040.13:160.0Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:440.410:480.32:240.14:180.0Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:460.411:360.33:380.15:090.0Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:400.44:410.15:530.0Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:160.311:28 AM0.45:320.16:31-0.1Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:510.312:100.46:170.17:050.0Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:240.312:490.46:580.17:360.0Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:540.31:260.47:360.18:050.0Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:230.32:020.38:140.18:330.0Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:510.32:390.38:530.19:010.012:131:01Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:200.33:170.39:340.19:300.111:521:22Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:510.34:000.210:210.110:010.111:381:37Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:270.34:540.211:160.110:360.111:261:49Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:100.36:170.212:290.111:161:59Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:070.38:260.22:020.111:072:09Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:160.39:580.212:340.23:180.110:592:18Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:250.310:450.22:000.24:120.010:512:26Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:250.411:190.33:150.24:540.010:432:34Waning Crescent31Sun
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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