Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 12:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 2:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 2:00 pm
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Oct 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:400.32:340.48:360.09:080.08:477:42Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:150.33:020.49:050.19:410.08:517:37Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:500.33:320.49:350.110:150.08:557:32Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:260.34:030.410:060.110:530.09:007:27Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:060.34:390.310:400.111:350.09:047:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:520.25:210.311:190.19:097:17Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:510.26:140.312:250.112:100.29:137:12Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:100.27:230.31:270.11:220.29:187:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:330.28:480.32:420.12:550.29:227:02Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:290.310:050.33:530.14:170.19:276:57Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:090.311:080.34:480.15:160.19:316:52Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:460.35:330.06:040.09:366:47Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:020.312:210.46:140.06:490.09:406:42Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:510.312:570.46:540.07:320.09:456:37New Moon14Sun
15Mon1:380.31:340.47:330.08:15-0.19:506:31New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:240.32:130.48:130.08:59-0.19:546:26New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:110.32:540.48:550.19:44-0.19:596:21Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:000.33:380.49:380.110:33-0.110:046:16Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:520.34:270.410:250.111:260.010:096:11Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:500.35:210.411:190.110:146:06First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:570.36:250.312:250.012:240.110:186:00First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:140.37:440.31:330.01:490.110:235:55First Quarter22Mon
23Tue9:290.39:150.32:500.03:300.110:295:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed10:290.310:350.34:020.14:470.110:345:44Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:160.311:380.34:590.15:450.110:395:39Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:550.35:460.16:310.010:445:33Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:300.312:290.46:260.17:100.010:495:28Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:140.31:010.47:010.17:450.010:555:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:530.31:300.47:340.18:170.011:005:17Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:290.32:000.48:050.18:480.011:065:11Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:030.32:290.48:360.19:200.011:125:05Full Moon31Wed
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 3:44 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 First 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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