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 3h 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 - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:000.310:170.32:430.14:090.0Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:370.411:050.33:300.14:500.0Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:130.411:450.34:120.15:260.0New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:480.44:510.15:590.0New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:210.311:22 AM0.45:280.16:310.0New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:550.311:57 AM0.46:040.17:040.0New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:290.312:310.46:390.17:360.0New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:030.31:060.47:150.18:100.0Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:380.31:420.47:540.18:450.0Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:140.32:210.38:360.19:210.0Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:520.33:060.39:260.110:010.0First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:330.34:000.310:240.110:440.0First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:190.35:070.311:340.111:330.1First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:090.36:320.212:520.1First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:030.38:040.212:300.12:070.1Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:580.49:250.21:330.13:130.0Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:530.410:320.32:360.14:110.0Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:470.411:280.33:370.15:04-0.1Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:400.44:350.15:54-0.1Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:180.311:31 AM0.55:300.16:40-0.1Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:040.312:210.56:220.17:25-0.1Full Moon21Thu
22Fri1:490.31:100.47:130.18:08-0.1Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:330.31:580.48:040.18:50-0.1Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:170.32:470.48:570.19:310.0Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:000.33:380.39:540.110:120.0Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:440.34:340.310:570.110:540.1Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:310.35:440.212:120.1Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:210.37:160.21:360.1Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:140.38:540.212:330.12:480.1Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:070.310:090.21:360.13:460.0Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:570.310:570.22:410.24:320.0Waning Crescent31Sun
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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