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 1h 07m 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 - Apr 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:320.311:000.44:320.04:540.05:227:35Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:230.311:370.45:210.05:330.05:177:40New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:120.46:07-0.16:120.05:127:44New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:150.41:000.36:52-0.16:520.05:077:49New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:540.41:490.37:38-0.17:320.05:027:53Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:350.42:390.38:25-0.18:140.14:577:58Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:190.43:350.39:160.09:000.14:518:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:070.44:380.310:130.09:540.14:468:07First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:030.35:580.211:190.011:040.14:418:12First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:110.37:290.212:410.04:368:17First Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:380.38:390.312:450.12:010.04:308:22First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:050.39:270.32:250.13:020.04:258:27Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:140.310:040.33:300.13:480.04:198:31Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:080.310:340.34:190.14:260.04:148:36Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:530.311:010.34:580.04:580.04:098:41Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:320.311:260.35:330.05:260.04:038:46Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:070.36:040.05:540.13:578:52Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:410.36:340.06:220.13:528:57Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:190.41:150.37:040.06:510.13:469:02Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:470.41:490.37:370.07:210.13:409:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:170.42:260.38:110.07:520.13:349:13Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:490.43:070.28:500.08:270.13:289:18Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:260.33:550.29:330.09:090.13:229:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:100.34:530.210:240.010:040.13:169:30Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:040.36:030.211:230.011:200.13:109:36Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:140.37:120.212:290.03:049:42Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:390.38:080.312:500.11:350.02:579:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:030.38:540.32:120.12:330.02:519:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:140.39:370.33:180.03:240.02:4410:01Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:170.310:190.44:130.04:120.02:3710:08Waning Crescent30Fri
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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