Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 9:33 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Mar 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:080.45:170.16:030.07:565:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:160.311:45 AM0.45:520.16:300.07:515:23New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:410.312:200.46:260.16:560.07:465:28New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:050.312:540.47:000.07:230.07:415:32New Moon4Thu
5Fri1:310.31:300.37:350.07:510.07:365:37Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:580.32:080.38:130.08:210.07:315:41Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:280.42:500.38:550.08:540.07:265:46Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:020.43:390.39:420.09:300.17:215:50Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:420.44:400.210:380.010:140.17:165:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:330.36:070.211:490.011:140.17:115:59First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:390.38:060.21:180.07:066:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:040.39:320.212:430.22:470.07:016:08Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:290.310:250.32:220.13:530.06:566:13Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:400.411:060.33:420.14:450.06:516:17Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:390.411:430.34:430.15:280.06:466:22Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:300.45:330.06:07-0.16:416:26Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:170.412:160.46:190.06:420.06:366:30Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:500.41:000.47:010.07:160.06:316:35Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:230.41:420.37:410.07:480.06:266:39Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:540.42:230.38:210.08:200.06:216:44Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:250.43:060.39:020.08:520.16:166:48Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:580.33:510.39:450.09:260.16:116:52Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:330.34:460.210:340.010:030.16:066:57Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:150.36:110.211:360.110:530.26:017:01Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:110.38:240.21:090.15:567:06Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:330.39:360.212:170.22:410.15:517:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:030.310:150.22:140.23:400.05:467:14Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:110.310:430.33:290.14:210.05:417:19Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:020.311:070.34:170.14:540.05:367:23Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:450.311:320.34:560.15:230.05:317:28Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:250.311:570.35:310.05:510.05:267:32New Moon31Wed
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 12:41 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 95% 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 (95% 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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