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 2h 20m 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 - Jan 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:130.310:490.32:590.14:330.0Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:560.411:280.33:510.15:110.0Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:360.44:370.15:440.0Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:020.311:15 AM0.45:180.16:160.0Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:350.311:51 AM0.45:570.16:470.0Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:060.312:280.46:340.17:190.0Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:380.31:040.47:130.17:510.0Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:110.31:430.47:530.18:260.0Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:460.32:250.38:370.19:030.0Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:240.33:120.39:270.19:430.0Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:060.34:060.310:230.110:280.0Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:550.35:140.311:300.111:200.1Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:520.36:430.212:500.1Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:570.48:200.212:240.12:130.0Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:040.49:410.31:380.13:250.0Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:080.410:430.32:510.14:240.0Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:060.411:330.33:580.15:140.0New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:590.44:570.15:59-0.1New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:170.311:47 AM0.45:490.16:40-0.1New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:570.312:320.46:360.17:18-0.1New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:350.31:140.47:200.17:54-0.1Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:120.31:560.48:030.18:290.0Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:480.32:360.38:460.19:030.012:021:12Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:230.33:180.39:310.19:370.011:461:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:000.34:030.310:200.110:130.111:331:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:400.34:570.211:170.110:540.111:221:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:260.36:150.212:310.111:122:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:240.38:040.22:010.111:032:13First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:290.39:330.212:540.13:130.110:552:21Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:320.310:270.22:120.24:050.010:472:29Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:260.311:050.33:190.14:460.010:402:37Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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