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 5h 48m 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 - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:291.97:38-0.86:131.67:035:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:351.88:28-0.96:521.67:045:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:373.34:351.89:17-0.97:441.67:055:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:223.25:231.710:06-0.88:441.57:055:34Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:133.06:021.710:55-0.69:481.47:065:34Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:152.76:381.811:45-0.311:021.37:075:34Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:422.47:151.812:360.07:075:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:212.17:542.012:291.11:280.37:085:34Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:471.88:352.11:570.92:190.67:095:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:131.79:172.23:140.63:060.87:105:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:411.69:562.44:200.33:511.07:105:35Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:041.65:180.04:321.27:115:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:141.66:08-0.35:111.47:125:35Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:131.66:54-0.45:491.57:125:36Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:581.67:35-0.66:251.67:135:36New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:301.78:14-0.67:021.67:135:36New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:132.63:591.78:50-0.67:411.57:145:37New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:452.64:281.79:25-0.68:201.47:155:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:252.64:581.79:59-0.59:011.37:155:38Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:112.55:301.710:32-0.49:441.17:165:38Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:012.46:011.811:06-0.310:321.07:165:39Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:572.36:331.811:40-0.111:320.97:175:39Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:002.17:041.912:160.17:175:40First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:171.87:342.012:510.712:530.37:185:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:591.68:052.22:190.51:320.67:185:41First Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:431.48:402.43:360.12:110.97:185:41First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:181.49:212.64:43-0.22:491.17:195:42Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:431.45:44-0.63:301.37:195:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:571.56:40-0.94:281.47:205:43Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:561.57:32-1.15:581.57:205:44Full Moon30Sun
31Mon3:371.58:20-1.27:121.47:205:44Full Moon31Mon
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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