Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 9:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:080.37:380.31:300.01:350.17:466:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:240.39:040.32:530.03:120.17:506:38Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:200.310:120.33:590.04:210.17:546:33Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:020.311:070.34:490.05:130.17:596:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:370.311:520.35:300.05:550.08:036:23Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:080.36:050.06:310.08:076:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:310.312:360.46:360.07:030.08:126:13Full Moon7Thu
8Fri1:060.31:020.47:050.07:340.08:166:08Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:400.31:290.47:330.18:050.08:216:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun2:130.31:570.48:020.18:370.08:255:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:470.32:270.48:310.19:110.08:305:53Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:220.32:590.49:030.19:480.08:345:48Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:020.33:350.39:380.110:310.08:395:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:480.34:180.310:200.111:210.18:445:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:460.25:120.311:140.28:485:33Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:000.26:230.312:210.112:270.28:535:28Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:160.37:480.31:310.11:560.18:585:23Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:140.39:070.32:410.13:150.19:035:17Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:000.310:120.33:390.14:170.19:075:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:420.311:100.34:290.05:090.09:125:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:230.45:160.05:570.09:175:02New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:020.312:030.46:000.06:43-0.19:224:56New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:520.412:450.46:430.07:28-0.19:274:51New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:400.41:270.47:260.08:14-0.19:324:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:290.32:100.48:100.19:01-0.19:374:40Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:190.32:570.48:560.19:510.09:434:35Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:130.33:470.49:460.110:440.09:484:29Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:130.34:430.410:430.111:430.09:534:24First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:200.35:490.311:530.19:594:18First Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:340.37:100.312:510.01:260.110:054:13First Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:440.37:380.31:060.11:590.19:103:07Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:01 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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