Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 2:48 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 10:20 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:570.44:280.310:360.010:180.110:372:40First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:440.45:430.211:470.011:060.110:302:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:400.47:370.21:160.010:232:55First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:500.39:280.212:100.12:470.010:163:01Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:080.310:360.21:420.23:560.010:103:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:180.311:210.33:140.24:490.010:043:14Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:150.411:550.34:210.15:310.09:583:21Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:010.45:110.16:050.09:523:27Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:240.311:40 AM0.45:500.16:340.09:463:33Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:500.312:160.46:250.17:000.09:403:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:130.312:490.46:580.17:240.09:343:44Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:360.31:210.37:300.17:480.09:283:50Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:590.31:530.38:030.08:130.09:233:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:230.32:270.38:380.08:380.09:174:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:490.33:030.39:160.19:040.19:124:07Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:180.33:450.29:590.19:320.19:064:12Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:520.34:380.210:510.110:040.19:014:17Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:370.36:040.212:010.18:564:22Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:380.38:270.21:350.18:504:27Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:590.39:520.212:190.23:010.08:454:33Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:200.310:340.22:020.24:010.08:404:38Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:280.411:090.33:230.14:470.08:344:43Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:260.411:420.34:260.15:27-0.18:294:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:180.45:190.16:04-0.18:244:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:150.312:060.46:080.06:40-0.18:194:57New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:490.412:530.46:540.07:16-0.18:145:02New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:240.41:400.47:400.07:520.08:095:07Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:000.42:280.38:280.08:280.08:045:12Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 12:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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