Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 11:01 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 1:37 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 3:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Jan 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:320.34:270.310:450.110:530.0Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:250.35:410.311:580.111:500.1Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:250.37:130.21:210.1Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:290.48:430.212:570.12:390.0Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:310.49:580.32:070.13:450.0Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:290.410:570.33:150.14:400.0Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:230.411:470.34:160.15:29-0.1New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:130.45:110.16:13-0.1New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:310.311:59 AM0.46:010.16:54-0.1New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:120.312:430.46:470.17:32-0.1New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:510.31:240.47:310.18:090.0Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:290.32:050.48:140.18:440.0Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:060.32:460.38:590.19:190.0Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:430.33:290.39:450.19:550.0First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:220.34:160.310:370.110:330.1First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:040.35:150.211:400.111:170.1First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:540.36:380.21:000.1First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:520.38:200.212:120.12:240.1First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:520.39:400.21:190.13:270.1Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:480.310:330.22:290.14:150.0Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:380.311:130.33:300.14:550.0Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:230.411:480.34:220.15:300.0Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:040.45:070.16:030.012:2012:53Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:200.311:44 AM0.45:480.16:360.011:561:19Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:520.312:240.46:290.17:09-0.111:411:34Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:250.31:030.47:100.17:43-0.111:291:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:590.31:450.47:520.18:190.011:181:57Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:360.42:290.48:380.08:570.011:092:07Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:150.43:180.39:290.09:380.011:002:16Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:590.44:150.310:260.010:240.010:522:24Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:490.45:260.211:340.111:190.110:452:32Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:09 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 74% 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 Waning Gibbous (74% 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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