Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : 9:49 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 4:12 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:460.42:480.38:330.08:220.13:2411:20Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:170.43:250.39:080.08:570.13:1611:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:520.34:060.39:470.09:360.13:0811:35Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:300.34:520.310:290.010:220.13:0011:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:160.35:450.211:170.011:200.12:5011:53First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:110.36:470.312:120.02:4012:03First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:200.37:520.312:320.11:140.02:2812:14First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:430.38:510.31:550.12:190.02:1512:28First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:050.39:430.33:140.13:210.01:5712:46Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:170.310:310.44:190.04:170.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:200.311:180.45:160.05:090.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:170.36:07-0.15:590.02:002:00Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:040.41:090.36:56-0.16:460.02:002:00Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:490.41:580.37:42-0.17:330.02:002:00Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:340.42:470.38:28-0.18:190.12:002:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:190.43:360.39:14-0.19:070.12:002:00Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:050.44:270.310:01-0.19:580.12:002:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:540.45:190.310:490.010:540.12:002:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:460.36:150.311:390.011:590.12:002:00Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:440.37:150.312:340.02:002:00Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:540.28:140.31:190.11:340.12:002:00Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:160.29:050.32:450.12:340.12:002:00Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:320.29:490.33:510.13:280.12:002:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:360.210:270.34:430.04:150.12:002:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:270.211:030.35:260.04:570.12:002:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:110.36:030.05:360.12:002:00Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:500.36:370.06:130.12:002:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:120.41:260.37:100.06:500.12:002:00New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:470.42:020.37:430.07:260.12:002:00New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:210.42:380.38:170.08:030.12:002:00New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:570.43:160.38:530.08:420.12:002:00Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 7:00 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 8% 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 (8% 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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