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 6h 18m 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 - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:491.83:562.810:151.56:338:21Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:281.94:482.712:270.011:08 AM1.56:338:21Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:082.05:482.51:090.112:101.56:338:22Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:492.07:002.31:540.31:391.46:338:22Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:292.28:342.12:420.43:171.26:338:23Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu10:082.310:132.03:280.64:330.96:328:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:422.511:371.94:110.85:380.66:328:24Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:132.74:491.16:360.26:328:24Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:521.811:40 AM2.95:221.37:31-0.26:328:24Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:001.812:103.15:511.58:24-0.46:328:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:071.812:453.36:221.69:14-0.66:328:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:151.81:273.47:071.710:03-0.76:328:26New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:161.82:143.48:121.710:51-0.76:328:26New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:021.83:083.39:201.611:38-0.56:328:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:391.84:123.110:241.56:338:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:141.95:292.812:25-0.311:31 AM1.46:338:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:502.06:492.51:120.012:491.36:338:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:282.28:052.21:590.32:141.16:338:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:082.39:241.92:450.63:360.96:338:28First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:512.510:501.73:300.94:500.76:338:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri10:342.74:141.25:550.46:338:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:191.711:15 AM2.84:561.46:510.16:348:29Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:441.711:53 AM2.95:371.57:410.06:348:29Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:561.712:282.96:171.78:25-0.16:348:29Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:451.812:583.06:581.79:06-0.26:348:29Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:121.81:263.07:401.79:43-0.26:358:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:381.81:563.08:221.710:18-0.16:358:29Full Moon27Thu
28Fri5:061.82:312.99:031.610:52-0.16:358:29Full Moon28Fri
29Sat5:361.93:112.99:431.511:240.06:368:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:082.03:562.910:241.411:540.16:368:29Waning 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 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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