Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 11:30 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Apr 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:182.42:42-0.36:196:47First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:041.73:53-0.33:211.66:186:47First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:261.84:55-0.34:451.46:176:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:381.95:47-0.35:471.16:166:48Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:582.16:31-0.26:390.76:156:49Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:332.31:212.27:100.07:240.56:146:49Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:192.31:442.37:450.28:060.36:136:50Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:012.22:052.48:150.48:460.16:126:50Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:432.02:242.58:400.69:240.06:116:51Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:271.92:362.68:590.810:02-0.16:106:52Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:161.82:492.79:100.910:41-0.16:086:52Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:111.73:122.79:211.111:24-0.16:076:53Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:111.63:442.79:411.26:066:53Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:191.64:222.612:170.010:08 AM1.46:056:54Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:351.65:092.41:240.110:43 AM1.56:046:54Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:092.22:360.16:036:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat10:561.98:002.13:410.13:391.66:026:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:342.010:122.24:370.04:441.46:016:56Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:042.15:250.05:351.16:006:56Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:312.26:080.16:210.85:596:57Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:092.412:552.36:460.27:050.55:586:58Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:582.41:162.47:200.47:480.25:576:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:472.31:312.67:500.68:33-0.15:566:59New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:402.21:442.88:170.89:19-0.35:556:59New Moon24Sat
25Sun4:402.03:063.09:401.011:08-0.56:558:00Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:461.93:373.110:001.26:548:00Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:571.74:153.112:01-0.510:19 AM1.46:538:01Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:101.75:002.91:01-0.410:41 AM1.56:528:02Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:552.72:09-0.36:518:02First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:202.43:19-0.26:508:03First Quarter30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726667)

Common Questions About McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL today?

Slack tide in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is approximately 2:45 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 McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 McKay Bay, Tampa, FL 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 McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

Tide predictions for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL 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 McKay Bay, Tampa, FL?

Tide data for McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726667. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726667.

What is the moon phase in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over McKay Bay, Tampa, FL is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL 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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