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 5h 07m 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 - Sep 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:460.39:180.43:230.03:130.14:348:16Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:320.310:180.44:170.04:160.14:388:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:130.311:110.45:020.05:100.04:438:05New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:520.45:440.05:590.04:488:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:000.412:290.46:230.06:450.04:527:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:470.41:060.47:010.07:290.04:577:49Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:330.41:430.47:370.08:130.05:017:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:180.32:210.48:140.08:590.05:067:39Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:050.33:000.48:520.19:470.05:107:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:560.33:430.39:330.110:430.05:147:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:570.24:340.310:190.111:540.15:197:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:240.25:400.311:210.25:237:19First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:060.27:040.31:260.112:540.25:287:14First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:120.28:210.32:420.12:290.15:327:09Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:550.39:200.33:350.13:300.15:367:04Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:260.310:060.34:150.04:150.15:416:59Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:530.310:470.34:470.04:520.15:456:54Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:190.311:240.35:160.05:260.05:496:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:450.311:590.35:430.05:590.05:536:44Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:120.46:110.06:330.05:586:39Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:350.312:400.46:400.07:070.06:026:34Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:110.31:100.47:100.07:440.06:066:29Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:490.31:420.47:420.18:250.06:116:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:310.32:200.48:180.19:110.06:156:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:190.33:040.48:580.110:040.06:196:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:190.33:580.39:490.111:090.06:236:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:360.25:080.310:560.16:286:04Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:080.26:340.312:270.012:260.16:325:59Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:230.38:000.31:480.02:000.16:365:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:170.39:110.32:540.03:140.16:415:49Waning Crescent30Sun
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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