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 : 1:48 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 8:34 am (0.2 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:500.311:120.34:520.05:070.05:207:37New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:340.311:430.45:330.05:410.05:157:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:180.36:130.06:160.05:107:46New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:170.41:010.36:54-0.16:520.05:057:51New Moon4Wed
5Thu12:530.41:460.37:36-0.17:300.05:007:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:320.42:350.38:22-0.18:110.14:558:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:150.43:290.39:120.08:570.14:498:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:030.44:320.210:080.09:520.14:448:09First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:000.45:510.211:150.011:030.14:398:14First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:110.37:190.212:340.04:338:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:390.38:300.312:400.11:540.04:288:24First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:070.39:210.32:190.12:570.04:238:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:180.310:030.33:290.13:470.04:178:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:170.310:380.34:230.04:290.04:128:38Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:060.311:110.45:070.05:060.04:068:43Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:490.311:410.45:460.05:400.04:018:48Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:280.36:210.06:110.13:558:54Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:100.41:040.36:540.06:420.13:498:59Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:390.41:400.37:270.07:120.13:449:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:090.42:160.38:010.07:440.13:389:10Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:400.42:540.38:370.08:170.13:329:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:150.33:370.29:170.08:550.13:269:21Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon2:540.34:270.210:020.09:400.13:209:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:400.35:300.210:540.010:410.13:149:32Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:370.36:430.211:550.13:089:38Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:520.37:450.212:030.11:020.13:019:44Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:160.28:310.31:320.12:010.12:559:50Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:300.39:100.32:430.12:520.02:489:57Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:330.310:470.34:380.04:370.03:4111:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:280.311:250.45:250.05:200.03:3411:10Waning Crescent30Mon
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 11:11 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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