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 3m at 9:56 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:51 pm (3.2 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 - Jan 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:422.85:141.610:12-1.09:191.27:205:45Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:392.75:511.610:58-0.810:171.07:215:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:482.46:271.711:45-0.511:240.97:215:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:112.17:041.712:32-0.27:215:47Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:341.87:441.812:420.71:210.17:215:48Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:561.68:272.02:050.52:110.57:215:49Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:241.49:112.13:210.33:010.77:225:49Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:591.39:562.24:280.03:500.97:225:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:311.35:28-0.34:381.17:225:51Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:431.46:19-0.55:261.27:225:52Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:281.57:04-0.76:141.37:225:52Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:571.57:45-0.76:581.37:225:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:142.33:221.58:23-0.87:391.27:225:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:412.33:491.58:58-0.78:171.27:225:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:132.34:181.69:31-0.78:511.07:225:56New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:512.34:471.610:02-0.69:260.97:225:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:352.25:171.610:31-0.510:030.87:215:57Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:222.25:461.710:59-0.310:470.77:215:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:142.06:141.711:28-0.111:420.67:215:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:141.86:391.811:580.17:216:00First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:311.57:041.912:590.512:310.37:216:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:201.37:372.02:280.31:080.67:206:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:061.28:212.23:46-0.11:520.97:206:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:401.39:162.34:53-0.42:481.17:206:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:591.45:53-0.74:131.37:196:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:581.56:48-1.05:401.37:196:05Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:441.57:38-1.26:471.27:196:05Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:142.73:211.58:25-1.27:431.17:186:06Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:102.73:541.59:09-1.18:350.97:186:07Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:082.64:261.69:51-0.99:250.67:176:08Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:072.44:571.710:30-0.710:160.57:176:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:53 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 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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