Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 18m at 9:10 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 3:31 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:370.36:400.212:410.110:352:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:450.38:200.212:150.12:060.010:282:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:580.49:400.31:340.13:190.010:212:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:050.410:390.32:510.14:190.010:143:03Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:060.411:270.34:000.15:10-0.110:083:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:010.44:590.15:55-0.110:023:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:100.311:51 AM0.45:520.06:36-0.19:563:22New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:500.412:380.46:400.07:16-0.19:503:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:290.41:230.47:260.07:53-0.19:443:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:070.42:070.48:110.08:300.09:383:40Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:450.42:510.38:560.09:070.09:323:46Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:230.43:370.39:440.09:440.09:273:52Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:030.34:280.310:360.110:240.19:213:57First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:470.35:330.211:390.111:110.19:164:03First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:400.37:110.21:030.19:104:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:470.38:570.212:130.12:320.19:054:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:590.310:020.21:380.23:360.18:594:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:020.310:450.32:590.14:240.08:544:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:530.311:170.33:580.15:010.08:494:29Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:370.311:460.34:440.15:330.08:434:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:160.45:220.16:010.08:384:39Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:130.311:52 AM0.45:580.16:290.08:334:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:400.312:270.46:320.06:580.08:284:49Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:070.31:030.47:080.07:270.08:224:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:360.31:400.37:450.07:590.08:174:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:070.42:190.38:240.08:330.08:125:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:420.43:030.39:080.09:100.08:075:08Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:210.43:550.39:590.09:520.18:025:13Third Quarter28Tue
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 12:20 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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