Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 1:48 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:170.38:310.32:340.02:390.17:456:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:140.39:490.33:450.04:010.17:506:38Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:570.310:490.34:380.04:590.17:546:33Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:320.311:390.35:210.05:440.07:586:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:020.35:560.06:230.08:036:23New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:210.312:290.46:270.06:580.08:076:18New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:000.312:550.46:560.07:300.08:126:13New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:350.31:210.47:240.18:010.08:166:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:100.31:470.47:520.18:330.08:216:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:440.32:150.48:200.19:070.08:255:58Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:200.32:460.48:500.19:440.08:305:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:000.33:200.39:220.110:260.08:345:48Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:470.24:010.39:590.211:170.18:395:43First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:480.24:530.310:490.28:435:38First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:110.26:030.312:190.112:020.28:485:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:330.27:300.31:340.11:400.28:535:28First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:240.38:530.32:440.13:070.18:585:23Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:020.39:590.33:380.14:090.19:025:18Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:370.310:560.34:230.04:580.09:075:12Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:120.411:480.35:050.05:440.09:125:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:480.45:450.06:280.09:175:02Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:370.312:250.46:250.07:12-0.19:224:57Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:240.31:050.47:060.17:57-0.19:274:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:120.31:470.47:470.18:44-0.19:324:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:030.32:310.48:310.19:33-0.19:374:41Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:570.33:200.49:190.110:270.09:434:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:570.34:160.410:130.111:270.09:484:30Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:060.35:210.311:210.19:534:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:240.35:410.312:350.011:51 AM0.18:593:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:350.37:120.312:510.01:350.19:043:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:300.38:320.31:590.12:500.19:103:07Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:06 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 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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