Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:13 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 08m at 12:04 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726667
Common Questions About Tides

McKay Bay, Tampa, FL Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:462.212:162.96:181.87:390.37:087:51Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:092.21:043.17:041.68:180.37:087:49Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:322.31:463.27:441.48:520.47:097:48Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:552.32:253.28:241.19:230.57:097:47Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:152.43:063.29:040.99:510.77:107:46Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:302.53:513.09:470.710:140.97:107:45Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:402.74:432.710:320.510:331.17:117:44Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:573.05:462.411:240.410:471.47:117:43Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:253.27:012.112:240.47:127:41Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:033.38:271.91:390.47:127:40Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:483.23:040.47:127:39Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:463.14:240.47:137:38Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:392.95:330.37:137:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:482.110:56 AM2.94:472.06:300.37:147:36Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:282.212:123.06:001.77:170.47:147:34Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:422.31:083.16:561.47:570.57:157:33Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:022.41:543.17:441.18:320.67:157:32New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:232.52:353.08:280.99:020.87:167:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:452.73:142.89:100.79:291.07:167:30New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:032.83:542.69:490.69:501.27:177:29New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:172.94:382.410:280.510:031.47:177:27Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:283.05:292.311:060.510:101.57:187:26Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun3:473.16:282.111:480.510:231.67:187:25Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:163.17:362.012:370.67:197:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:523.08:532.01:450.77:197:23First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:372.93:070.77:207:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:372.711:372.24:210.77:207:20First Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:352.63:442.15:220.67:207:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:172.310:52 AM2.75:041.96:130.57:217:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:472.311:57 AM2.95:581.66:560.57:217:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places McKay Bay, Tampa, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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