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 1h 44m at 12:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:20 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 1:23 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 3:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (64% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:070.33:200.39:380.110:180.0First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:540.34:190.310:420.111:070.0First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:450.35:330.311:570.1First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:390.37:010.212:020.11:180.1First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:320.38:280.21:020.12:300.0Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:240.49:420.32:030.13:320.0Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:150.410:440.33:020.14:260.0Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:060.411:390.33:590.15:17-0.1Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:560.54:530.16:05-0.1Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:280.311:45 AM0.55:450.16:52-0.1Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:150.312:340.46:350.17:37-0.1Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:020.31:220.47:250.18:21-0.1Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:480.32:100.48:160.19:050.0Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:340.33:000.49:110.19:480.0Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:200.33:530.310:100.110:310.0Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:080.34:530.311:190.111:170.1Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:580.36:080.212:400.1Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:500.37:400.212:070.12:010.1Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:410.39:070.21:040.13:050.1Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:280.310:130.22:040.13:570.0Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:130.311:030.33:000.14:400.0Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:550.411:420.33:510.25:180.0Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:350.44:370.15:530.0New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:170.311:13 AM0.45:180.16:250.0New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:490.311:50 AM0.45:570.16:560.0New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:200.312:260.46:340.17:280.0New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:520.31:020.47:120.17:590.0Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:240.31:400.47:520.18:320.0Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:570.32:200.38:360.19:070.0Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:320.33:060.39:250.19:440.0Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:110.33:590.310:210.110:240.0First Quarter31Fri
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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 64% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (64% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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