Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 6h 23m at 10:31 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - May 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:250.36:000.211:270.011:240.13:3011:14Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:180.37:050.212:230.03:2211:21Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:220.38:120.212:360.11:270.13:1511:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:420.29:070.32:100.12:320.13:0611:37Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:030.29:500.33:290.13:270.12:5711:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:090.210:260.34:240.14:130.12:4811:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:020.311:000.35:080.04:520.12:3712:06Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:480.311:320.35:460.05:290.12:2512:17Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:290.36:210.06:050.12:1112:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:050.41:070.36:550.06:400.11:5112:51New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:390.41:450.37:300.07:160.12:002:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:130.42:240.38:07-0.17:530.12:002:00New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:490.43:050.38:45-0.18:320.12:002:00Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:280.43:480.39:26-0.19:160.12:002:00Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:110.44:360.310:110.010:060.12:002:00Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:000.35:290.310:590.011:050.12:002:00First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:570.36:270.311:520.02:002:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:050.37:290.312:170.112:510.02:002:00First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:260.38:290.31:400.11:550.02:002:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:510.39:240.33:020.12:580.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:080.310:140.44:110.03:560.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:140.311:010.45:090.04:500.12:002:00Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:110.36:00-0.15:410.12:002:00Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:010.36:46-0.16:290.12:002:00Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:300.41:480.37:30-0.17:130.12:002:00Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:120.42:320.38:12-0.17:560.12:002:00Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:530.43:150.38:52-0.18:390.12:002:00Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:340.43:580.39:320.09:220.12:002:00Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:150.34:400.310:110.010:080.12:002:00Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:580.35:240.310:520.010:590.12:002:00Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:440.36:100.311:340.02:002:00Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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