Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 12:14 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 6:20 am (0.2 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 - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:590.310:400.32:540.14:180.07:585:17Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:570.411:120.33:580.14:570.07:535:22Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:490.411:430.34:510.15:330.07:485:26New Moon3Wed
4Thu11:360.45:380.06:080.07:435:31New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:160.412:220.46:220.06:430.07:385:35New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:500.41:080.47:070.07:190.07:335:40Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:250.41:550.37:520.07:560.07:285:44Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:030.42:440.38:400.08:350.07:235:49Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:440.43:370.39:310.09:170.17:185:53Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:300.44:410.210:300.010:050.17:135:58First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:240.46:100.211:420.011:070.17:086:02First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:320.38:040.21:180.07:036:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:000.39:220.212:410.22:440.06:586:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:270.310:130.32:320.13:460.06:536:16Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon9:350.310:500.33:450.14:320.06:486:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:270.311:200.34:370.15:090.06:436:25Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:100.311:460.35:180.15:390.06:386:29Full Moon17Wed
18Thu11:470.35:530.06:060.06:336:33Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:100.312:210.36:250.06:310.06:286:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:340.312:540.36:550.06:560.06:236:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:570.41:270.37:260.07:220.06:186:46Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon1:220.41:590.37:570.07:490.16:136:51Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:490.42:340.38:310.08:170.16:086:55Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:190.33:130.29:090.08:460.16:037:00Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:530.33:590.29:540.09:210.15:587:04Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:340.35:040.210:490.110:080.15:537:08Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:290.36:420.212:010.15:487:13Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:430.38:150.21:250.15:437:17Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:120.39:090.21:060.22:360.05:387:22Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue8:310.39:480.32:340.13:280.05:337:26Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed9:360.310:250.33:390.14:130.05:287:31Waning Crescent31Wed
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 9:17 am — 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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