Tides Today & Tomorrow in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in McKay Bay, Tampa, FL.
Next low tide : in 32m at 5:37 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:492.84:031.69:05-1.18:191.17:205:45Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:452.74:341.69:48-0.99:120.97:215:46Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:452.55:051.710:28-0.710:060.87:215:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:482.35:371.811:07-0.411:030.67:215:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:542.06:091.911:43-0.17:215:48Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:011.76:442.012:080.512:170.37:215:49Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:131.47:202.11:220.412:490.67:225:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:371.28:002.22:380.21:110.97:225:50Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:452.23:500.07:225:51Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:362.24:53-0.37:225:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:272.25:48-0.57:225:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat3:091.56:35-0.65:371.47:225:53Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:481.57:18-0.76:301.37:225:54Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:571.57:56-0.77:151.27:225:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:332.33:181.58:31-0.77:541.17:225:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:082.33:421.69:04-0.78:290.97:215:56New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:452.34:081.69:34-0.69:040.77:215:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:242.34:321.710:01-0.59:420.67:215:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:082.24:541.810:25-0.310:250.47:215:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:572.05:121.910:47-0.111:180.37:216:00Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:541.75:282.111:080.17:216:00Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:091.45:542.212:260.211:29 AM0.47:206:01First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:551.16:312.31:530.011:49 AM0.77:206:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:541.07:192.43:17-0.312:030.97:206:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:232.54:30-0.57:196:04Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:532.55:34-0.87:196:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:211.46:30-1.05:231.37:196:05Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:281.57:20-1.16:341.17:186:06Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:182.62:501.58:05-1.07:310.97:186:07Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:142.53:141.68:45-0.98:210.67:176:08Full Moon30Wed
31Thu2:062.43:411.79:22-0.79:090.47:176:09Full Moon31Thu
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 8:50 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 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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