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 2h 21m 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 - Feb 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:040.312:300.46:380.17:150.010:342:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:310.31:030.47:110.17:430.010:272:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:580.31:360.37:460.18:120.010:202:58Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:270.32:110.38:230.18:420.010:143:04Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:570.32:490.39:030.19:150.010:073:11Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:310.33:330.39:480.19:510.010:013:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:100.34:270.310:420.110:340.19:553:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:570.35:390.211:490.111:290.19:493:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:570.37:170.21:100.19:433:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:070.38:520.212:400.12:310.09:373:41Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:190.410:020.32:010.13:390.09:323:47Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:250.410:550.33:150.14:350.09:263:52Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:240.411:400.34:200.15:24-0.19:203:58New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:170.45:160.16:08-0.19:154:03New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:220.312:070.46:070.06:49-0.19:094:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:020.412:540.46:550.07:29-0.19:044:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:420.41:410.47:420.08:08-0.18:594:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:210.42:270.48:300.08:470.08:534:25Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:010.43:150.39:180.09:260.08:484:30Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:420.44:070.310:100.010:070.18:434:35First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:260.35:080.211:100.110:520.18:374:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:170.36:340.212:260.18:324:45First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:200.38:240.21:580.18:274:50First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:340.39:430.21:120.13:130.18:224:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:430.310:330.22:420.14:070.08:174:59Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:400.311:090.33:470.14:500.08:125:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:260.311:380.34:350.15:240.08:065:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:050.35:140.15:530.08:015:14Full Moon28Tue
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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