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 4h 05m 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:331.72:222.78:420.810:06-0.26:206:47Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:251.62:392.88:501.010:47-0.26:196:47Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:221.53:052.89:011.111:33-0.26:176:48Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:231.53:392.79:231.26:166:48Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:311.44:202.512:29-0.19:50 AM1.36:156:49Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:122.31:370.06:146:49Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:252.13:480.17:137:50Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:571.710:052.14:500.14:411.57:127:50Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:291.95:430.15:441.27:117:51Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:572.06:280.16:350.97:107:51Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:272.21:222.17:070.27:210.67:097:52Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:172.31:432.37:400.48:050.37:087:53Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:042.21:592.48:090.68:490.07:077:53New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:532.12:092.68:340.89:33-0.37:057:54New Moon14Sun
15Mon3:472.02:232.98:531.010:19-0.57:047:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:471.82:493.19:101.111:07-0.67:037:55Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:541.73:243.29:291.37:027:55Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:041.64:063.212:00-0.69:51 AM1.47:017:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:161.54:563.01:00-0.510:18 AM1.47:007:56Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:572.72:08-0.36:597:57First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:472.43:18-0.26:587:57First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:261.810:012.24:220.04:121.46:577:58First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:582.011:272.25:160.15:271.06:577:59Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:272.26:030.36:270.76:567:59Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:332.212:542.46:440.57:200.46:558:00Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:272.11:192.67:190.78:080.16:548:00Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:152.01:422.77:500.98:52-0.16:538:01Full Moon27Sat
28Sun3:011.82:002.88:161.19:33-0.26:528:01Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:481.72:142.98:341.210:12-0.36:518:02Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:381.72:303.08:441.310:50-0.36:508:03Full Moon30Tue
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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