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 2h 29m 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 - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:511.99:572.24:24-0.14:241.66:498:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:182.15:210.15:371.26:488:04Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:442.26:100.26:350.96:488:04Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:322.21:102.46:530.47:250.66:478:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:252.11:352.57:300.58:110.36:468:06Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:112.11:582.68:030.78:530.16:458:06Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:542.02:172.78:310.99:320.06:458:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:391.92:302.88:531.110:10-0.16:448:07Full Moon8Sat
9Sun4:271.82:402.99:061.210:47-0.16:438:08Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:181.83:002.99:171.311:24-0.16:438:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:121.73:312.99:401.46:428:09Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:071.84:082.912:03-0.110:13 AM1.56:418:10Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:031.84:532.712:490.010:54 AM1.66:418:10Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:001.95:462.61:440.011:48 AM1.76:408:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:581.96:522.42:470.11:301.76:408:11Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:502.08:352.23:490.23:591.66:398:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:332.210:362.24:440.25:081.36:388:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:082.35:330.36:051.06:388:13Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:372.46:160.56:560.66:378:14Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:502.21:012.66:540.67:460.26:378:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:472.21:212.87:290.98:34-0.16:378:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:442.11:393.08:001.19:23-0.46:368:15New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:462.02:013.28:291.310:12-0.66:368:16New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:531.92:333.38:561.511:01-0.66:358:17New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:021.83:113.39:261.611:53-0.66:358:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:061.83:563.210:021.66:358:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:041.84:502.912:49-0.410:51 AM1.76:348:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:581.96:032.61:48-0.212:231.76:348:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:482.08:062.32:490.02:391.66:348:19First Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:342.19:442.23:470.24:071.46:348:20First Quarter30Sun
31Mon11:152.311:062.14:390.45:171.06:338:20First Quarter31Mon
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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