Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 43m at 10:30 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 1:54 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 3:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:450.411:540.34:440.15:410.0Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:200.45:230.16:160.0Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:320.311:54 AM0.45:590.16:490.0Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:080.312:270.46:340.17:210.0Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:430.31:000.47:090.17:540.0Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:190.31:340.47:450.18:280.0Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:550.32:100.38:230.19:040.0Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:340.32:490.39:060.19:430.0Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:150.33:340.39:550.110:250.0Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:020.34:290.310:550.111:130.1Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:550.35:380.212:080.1Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:500.37:030.212:080.11:270.1Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:430.38:230.21:090.12:350.1Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:320.39:310.32:080.13:310.0Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:190.410:290.33:040.14:200.0Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:050.411:200.33:570.15:060.0New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:510.44:480.15:51-0.1New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:080.311:38 AM0.45:370.16:35-0.1New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:540.312:240.46:250.17:20-0.1New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:400.31:110.47:140.18:05-0.1Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:280.32:000.48:050.18:51-0.1Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:160.32:520.48:590.19:380.0Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:070.33:490.310:000.110:280.0First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:010.34:540.311:100.111:220.0First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:000.36:130.312:330.1First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:020.37:450.212:230.11:590.1First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:010.39:080.21:300.13:080.0Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:530.410:140.32:340.14:040.0Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:400.411:060.33:310.14:500.0Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:220.411:470.34:210.15:290.0Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:000.45:040.16:050.0Full Moon31Sat
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 1:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (83% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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