Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 24m at 10:01 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:16 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Jan 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:180.33:520.310:070.110:360.0First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:090.34:580.311:160.111:290.0First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:050.36:210.312:370.1First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:040.37:540.212:290.12:010.1Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:030.49:200.31:350.13:130.0Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:590.410:290.32:400.14:120.0Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:520.411:240.33:420.15:040.0Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:410.44:380.15:50-0.1Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:110.311:27 AM0.45:290.16:31-0.1Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:540.312:110.46:150.17:10-0.1Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:330.312:510.46:580.17:47-0.1Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:110.31:310.47:390.18:220.0Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:470.32:100.48:210.18:570.0Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:220.32:490.39:040.19:310.0Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:580.33:320.39:500.110:060.0Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:360.34:200.310:430.110:440.1Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:180.35:200.211:480.111:280.1Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:060.36:440.21:090.1Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:010.38:230.212:220.12:280.1Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:570.39:420.21:270.13:290.1Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:500.310:380.22:320.14:170.0Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:390.411:210.33:310.14:590.0Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:250.411:580.34:240.15:370.012:1912:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:090.45:110.16:130.011:551:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:340.311:52 AM0.45:550.16:50-0.111:401:34New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:090.312:340.46:380.17:27-0.111:281:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:450.31:170.47:220.18:04-0.111:181:57Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:220.32:020.48:080.18:430.011:092:07Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:020.32:500.48:580.19:230.011:002:16Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:440.33:430.39:530.110:060.010:522:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:300.34:450.310:560.110:540.110:452:32First Quarter31Thu
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 1:08 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 90% 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 (90% 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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