Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 20m at 11:35 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (0.3 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:310.27:110.31:210.012:420.12:002:00Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:010.28:210.42:390.02:010.11:0611:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:070.29:260.43:440.03:150.11:2411:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:580.310:250.44:390.04:200.11:3711:24New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:420.311:190.45:26-0.15:170.11:4911:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:230.36:09-0.16:090.01:5911:03New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:100.41:030.46:50-0.16:590.02:0810:53New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:580.41:420.47:30-0.17:470.02:1610:45Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:460.42:220.48:090.08:360.02:2410:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:340.33:020.48:470.09:270.02:3210:29Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:250.33:440.49:270.010:220.02:3910:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:190.34:300.310:090.111:260.02:4610:14First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:260.25:240.310:560.12:5210:07First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:580.26:290.312:480.111:57 AM0.12:5910:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:390.27:430.32:150.11:210.13:059:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:490.28:500.33:220.02:440.13:119:47Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:350.29:430.34:140.03:460.13:179:41Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:090.310:280.34:540.04:330.13:239:35Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:380.311:070.35:270.05:120.13:289:29Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:040.35:550.05:470.13:349:23Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:290.36:210.06:210.13:399:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:170.312:540.36:470.06:540.03:449:11Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:500.31:210.37:140.07:290.03:509:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:250.31:480.37:420.08:050.03:558:59Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:010.32:180.38:120.08:450.04:008:54Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:400.32:520.38:440.19:300.04:058:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:260.33:330.39:200.110:240.04:108:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:220.24:230.310:040.111:310.04:158:37Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:380.25:280.311:040.14:208:32Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:200.26:480.312:530.012:260.14:248:26Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:470.28:080.32:160.01:560.14:298:21Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:44 pm — 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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