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 4h 31m 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 - Apr 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:030.36:050.06:190.05:217:37New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:230.312:400.36:400.06:490.05:167:41New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:510.41:200.37:170.07:200.05:107:46Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:210.42:010.37:560.07:530.05:057:50Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:540.42:470.38:390.08:290.15:007:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:320.43:400.39:270.09:100.14:558:00Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:160.44:450.210:240.010:010.14:508:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:110.36:150.211:330.011:120.14:448:09First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:230.37:560.212:590.04:398:14First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:540.39:060.312:510.22:230.04:348:19Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:220.39:540.32:310.13:260.04:288:23Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:330.310:340.33:430.14:160.04:238:28Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:310.311:090.34:380.04:580.04:188:33Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:210.311:420.45:250.05:360.04:128:38Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:060.36:060.06:100.04:078:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:140.412:490.36:450.06:430.04:018:48Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:440.41:290.37:220.07:150.03:568:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:140.42:090.37:580.07:460.13:508:59Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:440.42:500.38:350.08:190.13:449:04Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:160.33:340.29:150.08:530.13:389:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:520.34:260.29:590.09:330.13:329:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:330.35:350.210:520.010:260.23:269:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:260.37:130.212:020.13:209:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:400.38:280.21:250.13:149:32Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:100.39:110.21:330.22:310.13:089:38Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon8:270.39:430.32:530.13:180.03:029:44Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:260.310:120.33:440.13:570.02:559:50Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:160.310:400.34:260.14:310.02:489:56Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:020.311:100.35:040.05:050.02:4110:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:450.311:410.45:420.05:400.02:3410:10New Moon30Fri
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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