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 1h 37m 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:572.34:081.89:55-0.59:560.37:166:09Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat3:482.04:351.910:24-0.210:440.17:166:10Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:401.85:022.110:470.111:380.17:156:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:381.55:272.211:010.47:156:12Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:451.25:502.212:420.010:59 AM0.67:146:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:081.06:162.21:560.010:54 AM0.87:136:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:532.13:11-0.17:136:14Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:002.04:20-0.37:126:15Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:002.05:19-0.47:116:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:101.56:10-0.65:321.37:116:16Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:571.56:53-0.66:241.17:106:17Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:012.22:111.67:31-0.67:060.97:096:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:442.22:321.68:06-0.67:440.77:086:19New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:222.32:541.78:36-0.58:190.57:086:19New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:582.33:151.79:03-0.48:560.37:076:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:362.23:311.99:26-0.29:340.17:066:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:182.03:412.09:450.010:180.07:056:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:071.83:552.310:010.211:08-0.27:046:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:101.54:212.410:160.47:036:23Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:301.24:562.612:13-0.210:31 AM0.77:026:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:111.05:402.61:35-0.310:41 AM0.97:026:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:352.53:00-0.47:016:25First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:582.44:15-0.67:006:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:061.45:19-0.74:201.46:596:26Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:271.56:13-0.75:391.16:586:27Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:391.66:59-0.76:380.86:576:27Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:322.41:591.77:39-0.67:280.56:566:28Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:222.42:221.98:15-0.48:140.36:556:29Full Moon28Thu
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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