Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : 9:56 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 57m at 5:32 am (1.9 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 - Jul 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:092.16:102.51:130.212:401.56:368:29Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:482.27:242.31:550.42:101.46:378:30Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:282.39:002.12:390.63:381.26:378:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon10:062.410:331.93:240.84:490.96:388:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue10:422.611:551.94:071.05:520.66:388:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:132.84:461.26:490.26:388:29Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:081.911:42 AM3.05:221.47:42-0.16:398:29Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:151.912:153.25:581.68:33-0.46:398:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:191.912:533.36:411.79:22-0.56:408:29New Moon9Sat
10Sun4:201.91:383.47:381.710:09-0.66:408:29New Moon10Sun
11Mon5:121.92:273.48:411.710:56-0.56:418:29New Moon11Mon
12Tue5:551.93:243.39:411.611:41-0.46:418:28Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:321.94:303.110:401.56:428:28Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:082.05:452.912:27-0.111:44 AM1.36:428:28Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:442.17:012.61:120.212:591.26:438:28First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:232.38:172.31:580.52:231.16:438:27First Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:042.49:382.02:440.83:450.96:448:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:492.611:081.83:311.14:590.66:448:27First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:362.84:181.36:040.46:458:26Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:421.811:21 AM2.95:061.57:010.16:458:26Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:051.812:032.95:551.77:500.06:468:25Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:041.912:423.06:431.78:34-0.16:468:25Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:381.91:163.07:311.89:13-0.16:478:24Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:041.91:493.08:141.79:500.06:478:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:312.02:213.08:541.610:240.06:488:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:002.02:553.09:301.610:560.16:488:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed5:302.03:342.910:051.411:260.26:498:22Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:002.14:172.810:421.311:540.36:498:22Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:302.25:042.711:231.36:508:21Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:002.35:582.512:210.512:131.26:518:21Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:272.47:042.312:480.71:221.16:518:20Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:44 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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