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 4h 18m at 2:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:34 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:010.33:320.39:310.110:300.07:446:45Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:480.34:110.310:090.111:200.17:496:40First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:460.25:010.310:540.27:536:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:110.26:070.312:240.111:59 AM0.27:576:30First Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:470.27:330.31:480.11:360.28:026:25First Quarter5Fri
6Sat9:440.28:560.33:060.13:140.28:066:20Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:200.39:590.33:580.14:140.18:116:15Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:500.310:500.34:370.14:580.18:156:10Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:190.311:350.35:120.05:380.08:206:05Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:480.45:450.06:150.08:246:00Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:170.312:190.46:180.06:530.08:295:55Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:590.312:510.46:520.07:310.08:335:50Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:410.31:260.47:270.18:12-0.18:385:44Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:240.32:030.48:040.18:550.08:425:39Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:100.32:440.48:440.19:430.08:475:34Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:020.33:310.49:290.110:360.08:525:29Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:020.34:270.410:230.111:380.08:565:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:140.35:340.311:310.19:015:19Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:370.36:580.312:500.01:010.19:065:14Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:500.38:300.32:090.02:430.19:115:08Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:440.39:470.33:170.03:580.19:165:03Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:290.310:500.34:120.04:550.09:214:58Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:070.411:430.34:580.05:430.09:264:53Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:430.45:380.16:240.09:314:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:300.312:160.46:150.17:020.09:364:42New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:120.312:480.46:500.17:370.09:414:36New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:510.31:190.47:240.18:120.09:474:31New Moon27Sat
28Sun1:290.312:510.46:560.17:470.08:523:25Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:070.31:230.47:300.18:230.08:573:20Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:460.31:590.48:050.19:020.09:033:14Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:290.32:380.38:440.19:460.09:093:08Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 5:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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