Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 11:35 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 5:25 am (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 - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:210.312:580.47:070.17:340.010:342:43New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:470.31:310.37:400.18:000.010:272:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:130.32:040.38:150.18:280.010:202:57Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:410.32:400.38:530.18:580.010:143:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:120.33:190.39:350.19:300.110:083:11Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:480.34:080.210:240.110:070.110:013:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:310.35:130.211:260.110:550.19:553:23First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:260.36:480.212:430.19:493:29First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:360.38:330.212:030.12:080.19:433:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:520.39:460.21:280.13:190.09:383:41Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:010.410:370.32:490.14:160.09:323:47Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:020.411:200.33:580.15:040.09:263:52Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:570.44:560.15:47-0.19:213:58Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:000.311:48 AM0.45:480.06:27-0.19:154:03Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:390.412:360.46:370.07:06-0.19:104:09Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:170.41:230.47:250.07:45-0.19:044:14Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:560.42:110.48:120.08:240.08:594:19Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:360.42:590.39:010.09:030.08:534:24Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:180.43:510.39:530.09:440.18:484:30Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:030.44:520.210:520.010:300.18:434:35Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:540.36:140.212:060.18:384:40Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:570.38:050.21:390.18:324:45Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:160.39:290.212:480.13:000.18:274:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:330.310:220.22:280.13:580.08:224:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:340.310:590.33:390.14:420.08:174:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:220.311:290.34:300.15:170.08:125:04Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:020.311:550.35:100.15:460.08:075:09New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:370.35:440.16:130.08:025:13New Moon28Thu
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 8:30 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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