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 5h 21m 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 - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:070.37:190.212:270.03:3011:14First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:140.38:310.212:260.11:380.03:2311:21First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:370.29:240.32:090.12:440.13:1511:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:000.210:020.33:310.13:360.13:0611:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:060.210:330.34:270.14:180.12:5811:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:000.211:020.35:100.04:540.12:4811:55Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:460.311:300.35:470.05:270.12:3812:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:270.36:210.06:000.12:2612:17Full Moon8Sat
9Sun1:050.36:540.06:320.12:1212:31Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:300.41:420.37:270.07:050.11:5212:51Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:010.42:200.38:010.07:390.12:002:00Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:350.42:590.38:370.08:150.12:002:00Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:100.43:420.39:170.08:540.12:002:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:500.44:290.210:010.09:390.12:002:00Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:350.35:210.210:490.010:340.12:002:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:280.36:190.211:410.011:430.12:002:00Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:320.37:190.312:380.02:002:00Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:500.38:160.31:060.11:390.02:002:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:160.39:070.32:320.12:390.02:002:00Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:370.39:540.33:450.03:350.02:002:00Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:480.310:400.44:460.04:280.12:002:00Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:500.311:250.45:390.05:180.12:002:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:450.36:28-0.16:070.12:002:00New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:090.41:360.37:15-0.16:530.12:002:00New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:530.42:240.37:59-0.17:390.12:002:00New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:370.43:110.38:44-0.18:240.12:002:00Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:210.43:570.39:28-0.19:100.12:002:00Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:050.44:450.310:120.09:590.12:002:00Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:510.35:330.310:560.010:540.12:002:00Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:400.36:220.311:410.011:580.12:002:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:350.37:130.312:280.02:002:00First Quarter31Mon
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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