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 : 9:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 2:57 am (0.4 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 - Dec 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:300.39:270.22:060.13:310.1Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:120.310:210.32:580.14:160.0Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:490.411:050.33:430.14:540.0Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:240.411:430.34:240.15:290.0Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:590.45:020.16:010.0Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:180.311:33 AM0.45:380.16:320.0Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:520.312:070.46:130.17:040.0Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:250.312:410.46:490.17:360.0Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:000.31:160.47:260.18:110.0Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:350.31:540.48:060.18:470.0Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:130.32:360.38:510.19:260.0Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:540.33:240.39:430.110:090.0Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:400.34:230.310:440.110:580.0Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:320.35:370.311:580.111:550.1Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:300.37:050.21:180.1Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:290.48:320.312:580.12:330.0Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:270.49:460.32:040.13:360.0Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:220.410:470.33:070.14:320.0Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:150.411:400.34:070.15:22-0.1New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:050.45:020.16:08-0.1New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:270.311:54 AM0.45:540.16:53-0.1New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:130.312:410.46:430.17:35-0.1Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:560.31:260.47:310.18:16-0.1Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:400.32:120.48:200.18:570.0Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:230.32:580.39:100.19:370.0Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:060.33:470.310:040.110:180.0First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:510.34:430.311:060.111:010.1First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:390.35:530.212:220.1First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:330.37:250.21:470.1First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:290.38:560.212:500.12:560.1Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:220.310:000.21:560.13:500.1Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:24 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 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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