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 : in 3h 35m at 1:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:14 am (0.2 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : First Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:520.312:550.46:550.07:230.07:436:46Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:270.31:230.47:240.07:560.07:486:41Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:030.31:520.47:540.18:320.07:526:36Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:400.32:240.48:260.19:110.07:566:31Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:210.33:010.49:010.19:550.08:016:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:080.33:430.49:410.110:460.08:056:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:050.34:360.310:300.111:470.08:106:16Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:170.25:420.311:360.18:146:11Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:430.27:070.31:000.01:040.18:186:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:580.38:360.32:190.02:400.18:236:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:530.39:510.33:270.03:570.18:275:56Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:380.310:550.34:220.04:560.08:325:51Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:190.411:500.35:100.05:470.08:375:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:580.45:530.06:330.08:415:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:390.312:360.46:340.07:16-0.18:465:36New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:260.31:130.47:130.07:58-0.18:515:30New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:100.31:500.47:510.18:390.08:555:25Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:550.32:270.48:290.19:200.09:005:20Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:400.33:060.49:080.110:040.09:055:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:280.33:470.39:490.110:510.09:105:10Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:220.34:340.310:370.111:450.19:155:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:270.25:320.311:380.29:204:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:440.26:480.312:500.11:040.29:254:54First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:500.38:160.32:050.12:460.19:304:49First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:370.39:300.33:080.13:530.19:354:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:120.310:270.33:550.14:390.19:404:38Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:430.310:140.33:340.14:180.18:453:32Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:140.310:560.34:090.14:540.08:513:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:440.411:360.34:430.15:280.08:563:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:160.45:170.16:030.09:023:16Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:140.311:49 AM0.45:520.16:390.09:073:10Full Moon31Thu
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 4:22 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 44% 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 (44% 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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