Tides Today & Tomorrow in Point Barrow, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Point Barrow, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 2:09 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 12:53 am
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9495048
Common Questions About Tides

Point Barrow, AK Tides - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:240.32:440.48:550.19:370.0Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:010.33:250.39:390.110:150.0Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:400.34:120.310:280.110:560.0Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:240.35:070.311:260.111:430.0First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:130.36:150.312:340.1First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:100.37:410.212:370.11:540.1First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:120.39:150.21:400.13:140.0Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:130.410:350.32:480.14:240.0Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:110.411:400.33:560.15:220.0Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:070.44:590.16:14-0.1Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:330.311:58 AM0.45:560.17:01-0.1Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:200.312:470.46:480.17:44-0.1Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:040.31:330.47:360.18:25-0.1Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:460.32:170.48:230.19:05-0.1Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:260.33:010.49:090.19:430.0Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:060.33:450.39:550.110:210.0Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:460.34:300.310:440.110:580.0Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:260.35:190.311:380.111:380.1Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:100.36:190.212:430.1Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:000.37:420.212:220.12:050.1Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:570.39:220.21:170.13:270.1Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:560.310:410.22:240.14:300.11:231:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:510.311:360.23:320.15:180.012:562:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:390.34:320.15:580.012:412:33Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:160.311:23 AM0.45:230.16:330.012:292:46Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:500.312:030.46:060.17:050.012:192:56New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:220.312:410.46:460.17:360.012:093:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:530.31:190.47:240.18:080.012:013:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:240.31:560.48:030.18:400.011:533:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:570.32:350.48:430.19:140.011:453:32Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:310.33:160.49:260.19:500.011:383:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:26 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 31% 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 Waning Crescent (31% 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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