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 5h 45m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:250.32:000.48:020.18:540.06:435:47Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:050.32:350.38:340.19:370.06:475:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:520.23:160.39:100.110:300.16:515:37First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:560.24:100.310:000.211:380.16:565:32First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:270.25:230.311:160.27:005:27First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:530.26:520.312:590.112:550.27:045:22First Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:440.38:110.32:090.12:200.17:095:17Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:220.39:140.33:010.03:210.17:135:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:570.310:090.33:450.04:110.07:185:07Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:320.411:000.34:260.04:570.07:225:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:070.411:480.45:050.05:410.07:274:57Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:450.45:440.06:26-0.17:314:52Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:360.312:240.46:240.07:11-0.17:364:46Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:240.31:050.47:050.17:58-0.17:414:41Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:150.31:490.47:480.18:48-0.17:454:36Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:090.32:380.48:350.19:430.07:504:31Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:120.33:340.49:300.110:460.07:554:26Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:260.34:420.310:390.17:594:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:510.36:060.312:020.012:150.28:044:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:030.37:370.31:220.01:570.18:094:11Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:550.38:510.32:280.13:070.18:144:05Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:350.39:490.33:190.13:580.18:194:00Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:090.310:370.34:000.14:400.08:243:55Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:380.411:190.34:350.15:160.08:293:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:050.411:560.35:060.15:490.08:343:44New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:320.45:350.16:190.08:393:39New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:300.311:59 AM0.46:050.16:500.08:453:33New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:040.312:280.46:340.17:220.08:503:28Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:390.312:580.47:050.17:560.08:553:22Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:150.31:300.47:370.18:330.09:013:16Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:550.32:060.38:120.19:140.09:063:11Waxing 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 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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