Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 1:44 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:16 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:200.311:580.35:290.15:430.04:2612:18Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:200.36:230.06:280.04:1812:26Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:360.41:160.37:120.07:100.04:1012:34Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:150.42:070.37:59-0.17:520.04:0112:42Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:540.42:580.38:44-0.18:340.03:5212:51Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:340.43:480.39:30-0.19:160.13:421:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:160.44:410.310:18-0.110:000.13:311:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:010.45:360.311:08-0.110:490.13:181:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:490.46:390.312:020.03:011:42Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:430.37:510.21:030.02:002:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:470.39:080.212:550.12:130.02:002:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:070.310:100.32:330.13:250.02:002:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:340.210:550.34:080.14:240.02:002:00Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:470.211:300.35:120.15:100.02:002:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:460.26:000.15:490.12:002:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:000.312:340.36:400.06:220.12:002:00Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:270.31:170.37:140.06:540.12:002:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:550.31:550.37:470.07:250.12:002:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:230.42:320.38:180.07:570.12:002:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:520.43:080.38:500.08:290.12:002:00New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:230.43:460.39:240.09:020.12:002:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:550.44:250.310:000.09:370.12:002:00Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:310.45:090.210:400.010:150.12:002:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:100.35:570.211:240.011:020.12:002:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:560.36:520.212:120.02:002:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:510.37:510.212:010.11:060.02:002:00First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:590.38:500.31:160.12:050.02:002:00First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:200.39:420.32:420.13:050.02:002:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:450.310:290.34:020.14:030.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:010.311:140.45:090.04:560.02:002:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:090.36:060.05:470.12:002:00Waxing 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 5:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Point Barrow, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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