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 58m 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:120.48:110.21:470.010:382:40First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:280.49:410.212:570.13:090.010:312:47Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:430.410:400.32:260.14:120.010:242:54Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:490.411:250.33:440.15:030.010:173:01Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:450.44:460.15:46-0.110:113:07Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:040.311:35 AM0.45:390.16:24-0.110:053:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:390.312:190.46:240.06:59-0.19:583:20Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:120.41:010.47:060.07:310.09:523:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:440.41:400.47:470.08:020.09:463:32Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:150.42:190.38:260.08:320.09:413:38Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:450.42:570.39:060.09:020.09:353:44Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:170.33:380.39:490.19:330.19:293:49Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:510.34:260.210:370.110:060.19:243:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:310.35:320.211:390.110:470.19:184:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:220.37:320.21:090.19:124:06Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:320.39:290.22:450.19:074:11Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:520.310:200.21:230.23:470.19:024:17Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:590.310:530.22:520.24:300.08:564:22Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:530.311:210.33:550.15:040.08:514:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:390.411:470.34:430.15:340.08:464:32New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:200.45:250.16:040.08:404:37New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:140.312:000.46:040.06:340.08:354:42New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:420.312:400.46:430.07:040.08:304:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:120.41:200.47:230.07:370.08:254:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:440.42:030.38:050.08:110.08:204:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:190.42:490.38:510.08:480.08:145:02Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:590.43:410.39:420.09:280.18:095:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:440.44:450.210:410.010:170.18:045:11First Quarter28Mon
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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