Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 51m at 2:46 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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
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Point Barrow, AK Tides - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:300.33:440.310:070.110:370.1First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:160.34:430.311:120.111:250.1First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:060.35:590.212:280.1First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:570.37:260.212:180.11:450.1First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:460.38:460.21:170.12:490.1Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:340.49:530.32:140.13:430.0Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:210.410:500.33:100.14:320.0Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:090.411:410.34:040.15:20-0.1Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:570.44:550.16:05-0.1Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:280.311:45 AM0.55:450.16:51-0.1Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:140.312:340.56:350.17:36-0.1Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:000.31:230.47:260.18:21-0.1Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:470.32:140.48:190.19:07-0.1Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:350.33:080.49:170.19:530.0Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:240.34:070.310:220.110:410.0Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:170.35:160.311:370.111:330.1Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:120.36:420.21:030.1Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:090.38:150.212:310.12:220.1Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:040.39:360.21:340.13:250.0Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:550.410:380.32:370.14:180.0Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:410.411:260.33:340.15:020.0Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:230.44:240.15:410.0New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:050.311:02 AM0.45:070.16:150.0New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:390.311:39 AM0.45:460.16:470.0New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:100.312:140.46:230.17:170.0New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:400.312:480.46:580.17:470.0Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:100.31:220.47:340.18:160.0Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:400.31:570.38:120.18:470.0Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:110.32:350.38:540.19:180.0Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:440.33:160.39:400.19:520.0First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:200.34:070.310:330.110:300.1First Quarter31Mon
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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