Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:07 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 8:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - May 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:040.43:220.39:040.08:420.13:2411:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue2:370.44:030.29:410.09:180.13:1711:27Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:140.34:490.210:230.010:000.13:0911:35Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:570.35:420.211:110.010:540.13:0011:43Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:490.36:440.212:040.02:5011:53Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:540.37:470.212:050.11:040.02:4012:03Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:140.38:420.31:300.12:060.02:2912:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:390.39:290.32:530.13:050.02:1512:27Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:540.310:130.34:000.03:580.01:5812:45Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:000.310:560.44:570.04:480.02:002:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:590.311:400.45:480.05:360.12:002:00New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:530.36:37-0.16:230.12:002:00New Moon12Fri
13Sat12:250.41:440.37:25-0.17:100.12:002:00New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:110.42:340.38:12-0.17:570.12:002:00Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:570.43:250.39:00-0.18:450.12:002:00Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:450.44:180.39:50-0.19:370.12:002:00Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:360.45:130.310:400.010:350.12:002:00Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:300.36:110.311:330.011:430.12:002:00First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:300.37:120.312:300.02:002:00First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:410.38:110.31:050.11:290.02:002:00First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:030.29:010.32:340.12:270.12:002:00First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:220.29:430.33:430.13:190.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:290.210:190.34:370.04:050.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:240.210:540.35:210.04:460.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:110.26:000.05:250.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:510.36:350.06:030.12:002:00Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:010.41:280.37:090.06:390.12:002:00Full Moon27Sat
28Sun12:350.42:040.37:420.07:150.12:002:00Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:100.42:400.38:160.07:510.12:002:00Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:450.43:170.38:510.08:280.12:002:00Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed2:210.43:550.39:270.09:080.12:002:00Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 12:16 am — 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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