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 2h 15m 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:530.35:060.211:260.111:130.1First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:460.36:330.212:440.1First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:460.48:140.212:120.12:060.0Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:510.49:400.21:230.13:180.0Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:540.410:440.32:360.14:190.0Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:540.411:360.33:450.15:12-0.1Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:490.44:470.15:58-0.1Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:200.311:40 AM0.45:410.16:41-0.1Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:020.312:270.46:310.17:21-0.1Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:410.31:130.47:190.17:59-0.1Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:190.31:560.48:050.18:350.0Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:560.32:400.38:520.19:090.0Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:330.33:240.39:400.19:440.0Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:100.34:130.310:330.110:190.1Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:490.35:110.211:340.110:580.1Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:350.36:350.212:540.1Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:300.38:300.22:210.1Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:330.39:560.212:530.23:280.1Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:340.310:480.22:100.24:190.0Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:290.311:240.33:200.25:000.0Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:160.411:550.34:150.15:340.0Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:580.45:010.16:050.0New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:230.311:37 AM0.45:420.16:340.012:2212:52New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:510.312:140.46:210.17:030.011:561:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:200.312:510.46:590.17:330.011:411:34Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:490.31:300.47:390.18:050.011:291:46Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:200.32:100.38:210.08:380.011:191:57Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:530.42:550.39:070.09:130.011:092:07Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:310.43:470.39:590.09:520.011:012:16First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:140.44:500.211:010.010:380.110:532:24First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:060.46:170.212:160.010:452:32First Quarter31Mon
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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