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 6h 32m 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:051.912:182.96:191.78:000.16:528:19Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:462.012:572.97:081.78:410.06:528:18Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:192.01:323.07:511.79:180.06:538:18Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:522.12:043.08:291.69:530.16:538:17Full Moon4Wed
5Thu4:232.12:363.09:041.510:260.16:548:16Full Moon5Thu
6Fri4:542.13:123.09:381.410:570.26:558:16Full Moon6Fri
7Sat5:232.13:523.010:141.311:260.36:558:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:512.24:392.910:551.211:540.56:568:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:162.35:322.711:431.16:568:13Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:392.46:372.512:210.712:441.06:578:12Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:042.68:042.212:510.92:080.96:578:12Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:412.79:452.01:231.23:390.76:588:11Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:312.811:231.92:031.44:560.56:588:10Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:403.03:021.76:030.26:598:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:492.010:59 AM3.14:381.87:030.06:598:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:512.012:063.25:591.87:56-0.17:008:07Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:362.11:033.37:051.78:44-0.27:008:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:142.11:553.38:011.59:27-0.17:018:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:482.22:453.38:521.410:080.17:018:04New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:202.23:353.29:401.210:450.37:028:03New Moon20Fri
21Sat4:522.34:263.010:271.111:200.57:028:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:242.45:192.811:141.011:520.87:038:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:562.56:152.512:060.97:038:00Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:282.67:182.312:201.01:070.97:047:59First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:012.68:292.012:451.32:200.97:047:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:402.79:541.91:021.53:370.87:057:57First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:342.711:342.01:151.74:490.77:057:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:512.73:521.95:510.57:067:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:002.111:04 AM2.75:121.96:440.47:067:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:392.212:032.86:121.87:300.37:077:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:092.312:522.97:011.78:120.37:077:52Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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